Policy development guidelines for regulatory functions involving local government
These guidelines have been prepared by the Department of Internal Affairs to prompt and assist central government agencies to identify and consider key issues that may arise where local authorities are, or are proposed to be, involved in the implementation of regulatory functions.
- Policy Guidelines - Quick Guide (pdf 500kb). Copies of the Quick Guide are available by contacting communityoutcomes@dia.govt.nz.
- full guidelines
- View a pdf version of the guidelines (65kb)
Contents:
- Overview
- Purpose
- Background
Policy considerations involving local government
- Overview
- Diversity
- Local autonomy & accountability
- National outcomes & local autonomy
- Local discretion
- Local circumstances
- Information or resourcing synergies
- Territorial authorities or regional councils
- Funding impacts on local authorities
- Local variation in costs
Involving local government in policy development
- Overview
- Mechanisms for involvement
- Local Government New Zealand New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers
- Senior managers forums
- Staff technical groups
