With candidate nominations for this year’s local elections opening in just one week, Buller District Council chief executive officer Sharon Mason is encouraging those interested in standing to get a good understanding of local government.
“Taituara (Local Government Professionals Aotearoa) has put together some very helpful documents including a guide to Local Government. This clearly explains the purpose of Local Government, council structure and outlines the Local Government Act 2022.”
“We want all nominated candidates to be as informed and knowledgeable as possible as to what their role would entail and the legislative constraints they would be working under.
Local government elected members are working in a strategic, governance capacity for the long-term wellbeing of their entire community.
Local government is the delivery of local democracy, and it is a very exciting time to be a part of this process”, Ms Mason says.
Following a successful breakfast function in Westport, three further drop-in information sessions are planned:
The Buller District Council website “Elections” section contains valuable tools for potential candidates and will evolve as the ‘Stand’ and ‘Vote’ phases of the Vote 22 campaign progress.
Local council candidate nominations open on Friday 15 July and close at noon on Friday 12 August. Local government elections will take place on Saturday 8 October 2022, with postal voting getting underway from 16 September 2022.
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For more information contact:
Chief executive officer
Sharon Mason
Sharon.mason@bdc.govt.nz
Background
The next triennial local government elections will be held on Saturday 8 October 2022. The election is being carried out by postal vote from 16 September 2022.
Important dates for the 2022 Local body elections:
