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News
Have a say on new regional governance
Thursday, 23 November 2006
• Howick and Pakuranga Times
RATEPAYERS can have a say on the Auckland Regional Council’s (ARC) proposal to strengthen the city regional governance at a public meeting on Saturday.
The ARC has worked with other Auckland councils and the government on options to strengthen Auckland’s regional governance, says its chairman Michael Lee.
The government asked Auckland councils to work together on a proposal so any legislation required to enable change can be introduced before next year’s local government elections.
A discussion paper outlining three potential options was released to all Auckland councils on November 6.
“The ARC has released a preliminary response to this outlining our preferred option. We want to hear what the public have to say about it,” Mr Lee says.
Mr Lee says the governance changes the ARC is proposing aim to provide Aucklanders with more effective and efficient decision-making.
“Aucklanders have told us they want faster and better decisions, improved democracy, as well as increased accountability and cost effectiveness. This is our proposal of how best to achieve that.”
Mr Lee says the amalgamation of individual Auckland councils isn’t on the agenda.
The discussion document and the ARC’s preliminary response is available at
www.arc.govt.nz
. To order a copy, phone Blair Doherty 366-2000 ext 8308 or email
blair.doherty@arc.govt.nz
.
The public meeting starts 10am in the council chambers, ARC building, 21 Pitt St. Those wishing to speak should also contact Mr Doherty.
