Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 22, 2024 4:37:59 GMT 12
FAR NORTH COUNCIL WANTS FEEDBACK ON HOW PEOPLE WANT TO BE REPRESENTED
Far North folk are being asked by the council how they want to be represented, including if they want more Māori wards and if they feel they are effectively served by their local body politicians.
‘’Specifically, we’re interested in your thoughts on the current boundary of the district-wide Māori Ward adopted by the council in 2021. There are four councillors representing this ward. Are you happy with this arrangement? There is an option to have more than one Māori Ward (up to four). How many Māori Wards would provide effective and fair representation for our district?’’
Currently, Māori Ward councillors sitting on community boards lack voting rights. They can provide advice but cannot formally make decisions.
‘’Should Māori Ward councillors be appointed to and vote on community boards?’’….
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/far-north-council-wants-feedback-on-how-people-want-to-be-represented/XXFZ73B5NRF77GZQJC2I6JQDYQ/
Far North folk are being asked by the council how they want to be represented, including if they want more Māori wards and if they feel they are effectively served by their local body politicians.
‘’Specifically, we’re interested in your thoughts on the current boundary of the district-wide Māori Ward adopted by the council in 2021. There are four councillors representing this ward. Are you happy with this arrangement? There is an option to have more than one Māori Ward (up to four). How many Māori Wards would provide effective and fair representation for our district?’’
Currently, Māori Ward councillors sitting on community boards lack voting rights. They can provide advice but cannot formally make decisions.
‘’Should Māori Ward councillors be appointed to and vote on community boards?’’….
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/far-north-council-wants-feedback-on-how-people-want-to-be-represented/XXFZ73B5NRF77GZQJC2I6JQDYQ/