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Governance guides
Our governance guides provide practical advice and guidance to help you navigate key governance issues affecting local government.
Whether it’s your first term in council/kaunihera or you have years of experience under your belt, when it comes to governance there is always room for improvement. We owe it to the communities we represent to continually strive for better.
We provide a range of tools, resources and guidance to help you lift your knowledge and performance of your governance responsibilities.
Elected Members' Guide to Governance and Local Government
Everything you need to know about local government and being an elected member.
Mayors' and Chairs' Governance Guide
Discover the nuances of being a Mayor or Chair.
Community Boards' Guide
Learn all about these groups at the heart of your community.
Standing Orders Guide
Explanations, templates and advice.
Tax guide for Elected Members
A guide to all things remuneration and tax.
CE Recruitment Guide
A guide to getting the recruitment of Chief Executive Officers right.
Guide to Council Declarations
Sample of the official translation of the elected member’s declaration in English and te reo Māori.
Representation Reviews
This guide sets out everything elected members need to know about representation reviews.
Elected Members’ Guide to the LG (Rating) Act 2002
A guide to rates.