The aim is to promote local democracy by making sure that everyone understands how their Council operates and how they can have their say.
The Council is required to prepare a governance statement after each triennial election and make it available to the public. It includes information on:
- Council functions, responsibilities and activities
- How community board members and councillors are elected
- The roles and conduct of those elected members
- Governance structures and processes
- Public access to people and the organisation
- Key planning and policy documents.
Christchurch City Council Charter [PDF 2.5MB]
Adopted on 17 May 2012, the purpose of the Charter is to document in one place the corporate governance principles for the Christchurch City Council. The Charter is a living document and will be reviewed at least every two years by the Council.
Code of conduct for Mayor and Councillors [PDF 91KB]
Adopted on 1 March 2012.
Elected Member Expenses and Allowances Rules 2011/12 [PDF 143KB]
Christchurch City Council Standing Orders [PDF 514KB]
The Council delegates responsibilities to committees, officers and Community Boards. For details of these delegations see the Register of Delegations [PDF 892KB]
Membership of Committees [PDF 237KB]
