Auckland City Local Governance Statement

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Consultation Policy

As an organisation responsible to the community it serves, Auckland City Council is committed to ongoing and effective consultation.

The council already conducts consultation with the public on many issues and this policy reflects both current practice and its responsibilities under the Local Government Act 2002.

A well-structured consultation process is a key part of improved decision making. The council welcomes and values input from the people of Auckland city so it can adequately reflect their views in its decision making. Decision making is improved as a result.

The council is also committed to determining the overall community view as accurately as possible and will use the appropriate techniques to meet this objective.

Consultation will enhance the democratic process by contributing to the decision making of the council.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure a consistent approach to consultation across Auckland City Council and compliance with the consultation requirements of the Local Government Act 2002.

This policy does not cover the submission process that may be required under the Resource Management Act 1991. Click here to view Auckland City Council's consultation policy.