1.How important is transparency in council decision-making to you?

Very Important

Important

Neutral

Not Important

Not at all Important

2.What methods do you believe are most effective in ensuring transparency in council decision-making? Select all that apply.

Public Meetings

Published Meeting Minutes

Open Forums

Online Live Streams

Regular Newsletters

Public Consultations

3.Rate the current level of transparency in the Northland council decision-making process.

1 star

2 stars

3 stars

4 stars

5 stars

4.How will you ensure council decision-making is transparent and responsive to ratepayers’ concerns?

5.How often do you believe the council should hold public meetings to discuss important issues?

Monthly

Quarterly

Bi-Annually

Annually

As Needed

6.Which of the following communication channels do you prefer for receiving updates from the council? Select all that apply.

Email

Social Media

Local Newspaper

Council Website

Public Notice Boards

7.How satisfied are you with the current responsiveness of the council to ratepayers’ concerns?

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neutral

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

8.What improvements would you suggest to make council decision-making more transparent?

9.Please share any additional comments or suggestions regarding transparency and trust in the Northland council.