Find out about our Local Governance Statement. It explains how we do business, and engage with our residents and ratepayers.

Local Governance Statement

Our Local Governance Statement outlines how Council makes decisions and shows how you can influence these local democratic processes.

The Local Governance Statement is a requirement of the Local Government Act 2002.

Local Governance Statement 2022-2025 (PDF 1.37 MB)

Other governance documents

• Standing Orders (PDF 2.09 MB)
• Council Terms of Reference (PDF 1.82 MB)
• Code of Conduct for Elected Members (PDF 1.46 MB)
• Wellington Regional Triennial Agreement 2022-2025 (PDF 372 KB)
• Elected Member Support Policy (PDF 1.16 MB)