4. Members Roles and Conduct
4.1 The Role of Elected Members
Elected Members, acting as the Council are responsible for:
- representing the interests of the residents and ratepayers of the Matamata-Piako District;
- enabling democratic decision-making on behalf of communities by being aware of and having regard to the views of the community;
- meeting the current and future needs of Matamata-Piako communities for good-quality local infrastructure, local public services and performance of regulatory functions in a way that is most cost-effective for households and businesses;
- the prudent stewardship of Council resources;
- the development and adoption of Council objectives and policies. Elected Members should give effect to identified priorities and desired outcomes in an efficient and effective manner;
- monitoring the performance of the Council against its stated objectives and policies;
- employment of the Chief Executive Officer.
