Governance Statement

The Local Government Act 2002 requires Council to adopt a Governance Statement.

This statement is a collection of information about the processes through which Council engages with the community, how decisions are made, and how the citizens can influence those processes.

It helps support the purposes of local government by promoting local democracy and does this by providing the public with information on the ways to influence local democratic processes.

You can view a pdf of the Governance Statement (294kb) here or view the html version below.

1. Introduction

1.1 The Local Government Act 2002
1.2. The Matamata-Piako District Council Local Governance Statement

2. Community Access to Council

2.1. Contacting Council
2.2. Contacting Your Elected Representative

3. Functions, Responsibilities and Activities of Council

3.1. Functions and Responsibilities of Council
3.2. Council Activities

4. Elected Members Roles and Conduct

4.1. The Role of Elected Members
4.2. The Role of the Mayor
4.3. The Role of the Deputy Mayor
4.4. The Role of Community Board Members
4.5. The Code of Conduct
4.6. Laws that Apply to Elected Members

4.6.1. The Local Government Act 2002
4.6.2. The Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
4.6.3. The Local Authorities (Members Interests) Act 1968
4.6.4. Common Law – Non-pecuniary Interests
4.6.5. The Securities Act 1978
4.6.6. The Crimes Act 1961

4.6.7. Secret Commissions Act 1910

5. Governance Structure