Alternative Approval Processes
What is an Alternative Approval Process?
On January 01, 2004, the Community Charter came into force and prescribes two methods by which a local government may seek approval of the electors. These are Assent of the Electors, which is approval by voting, or Alternative Approval Process which allows a local government to proceed with an action unless at least 10% of the electors state their opposition within a prescribed period. In this case, the Regional Council has opted for the latter process. If at least 10% of the electors state their opposition to the proposed action, the matter requires the Assent of the Electors if the Regional Council wishes to proceed.
Current Alternative Approval Processes:
- There are presently no Alternative Approval Processes ongoing
