Local Government Bill update:
One of the main concerns was that the Bill proposes to remove the “four well-beings” (cultural, economic, social and environmental), and narrow the scope of local government’s ability to address community and social outcomes.
Please find below notes from a briefing, based on the report from officers for the Auckland Plan Committee. This briefing will provide you with information about Auckland Council’s thinking about the proposed changes to the purpose of local government. Please note that the Auckland Plan Committee voted to oppose the proposed purpose statement which removes the requirement to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities.
Making a submission:
As organisations/or individuals you may want to make a submission in your own capacity.
For more information about the Bill, procedure of making a submission, and to make a submission on-line (see the button at the bottom of the page to make an online submission), http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/SC/MakeSub/4/d/f/49SCLGE_SCF_00DBHOH_BILL9872_1-Local-Government-Act-2002-Amendment.htm
There is also guidance about making a submission to a Select Committee:
Please note that submissions on the Bill close 26 July 2012
