Auckland City Council Local Governance Statement

The Local Governance Statement is a collection of information prepared under section 40 of the Local Government Act 2002 that includes information about the ways in which a local authority engages with its community, makes decisions and the ways in which citizens can influence those processes.

There is an obligation for all councils to have in place a Local Governance Statement within six months of the local election.

The Local Governance Statement must include:

• Functions, Responsibilities and Activities
• Local Legislation - Local Acts that confer powers on Auckland City Council
• Local Legislation Acts that confer powers on Auckland City Council
• Auckland City Council bylaws
• The Electoral System and the opportunity to change it
• Representation Arrangements
• Members' Roles and Conduct
• Governance Structures and Processes
• Meeting Processes
• Consultation Policy
• Contributions by Māori
• Equal Employment Opportunities Policy
• Key Approved Planning and Policy Documents
• Systems for Public Access
• Procedures for Dealing with Official Information

Updated August 2008