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US14951 How Local Government Works
Level 4, 5 credits

This unit outlines the structures, purposes and powers of New Zealand local government.  It gives an overview of the Local Government Act 2002 and other relevant legislation. It explains how NZ citizens participate in local government.

Elements:
  1. Describes the structure, purposes and powers of local government.

    Describes different local government organisations in NZ and explains the composition of each. It outlines the purposes and powers of local government organizations. It explains compliance with governance requirements of Local Government Legislation.


  2. Explains how NZ citizens participate in local government both as individuals and as groups.

    Describes the electoral process, and explains citizen participation through representation. It also explains a citizen's right of redress, the jurisdiction of the Environment court and outlines the commissioners who investigate.
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