Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 16, 2020 4:32:00 GMT 12
NO CHANGE TO VOTING SYSTEM FOR STRATFORD'S NEXT TWO ELECTIONS
While all councillors were in agreement on retaining the FPP electoral system over the Single Transferable Voting (STV) system, there was debate whether Māori representation should be reviewed in time for the 2022 election.
"There are multiple ways to ensure Māori have the opportunity to contribute and participate in the decision making process of council. This is what the legislation requires us to do.
Councillors voted in favour of not reviewing Māori representation for the next election, but rather to give it further consideration in preparation for a decision when the next review takes place.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=12363806
While all councillors were in agreement on retaining the FPP electoral system over the Single Transferable Voting (STV) system, there was debate whether Māori representation should be reviewed in time for the 2022 election.
"There are multiple ways to ensure Māori have the opportunity to contribute and participate in the decision making process of council. This is what the legislation requires us to do.
Councillors voted in favour of not reviewing Māori representation for the next election, but rather to give it further consideration in preparation for a decision when the next review takes place.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=12363806