Graham Jones

20181025

Graham L Jones <gee.jay@xtra.co.nz>

Mangawhai Ratepayers and Residents' Association

Graham Jones from Dargaville, Northland, suggests we discuss the following points.

1) We want to see councils recognising and acting according to the laws written for their purpose, and not relying on Parliament and the judiciary to invent interpretations to get them off the hook;

2) We need to have a discussion about the structure that invests total power in the hands of a (non-elected) Chief Executive whereas the public elects councillors to be in control.