First pre-election report published by Rotorua District Council
Rotorua District Council (RDC) has published its first ever pre-election report.
The 2013 Pre-Election Report is a mandatory requirement of councils under recent local government legislation. Unlike other council reports and strategic plans, preparation of pre-election reports is the responsibility of council chief executives rather than elected members.
RDC chief executive Geoff Williams says the 18 page report has a focus on the council's recent performance, and highlights major projects, issues and significant areas of key spending for the coming three-year council term.
Pre-election reports are seen as being useful for those standing for office in the coming election and for residents wanting know more about council performance and direction before casting their votes.
Financial data is summarised from information contained in more detail in the council's 2012-2022 Long-term Plan and reflects policy and service delivery decisions of the council.
Mr Williams said the figures in the report were the latest available at the time of publication but were subject to change as the council's independent audit of performance was still underway at present.
He said anyone looking for more detail on council plans for the future could check out the 2012-2022 Long-term Plan and the 2013/14 Annual Plan, both of which were on the council website.
Copies of Rotorua District Council's new 2013 Pre-Election Report are available from the council Civic Centre and District Library, or by clicking here