Not a typical Political Party

Who Knows What 7 Good Men & Women Can Achieve?

The Rates Control Team was formed three years ago in Hamilton. Initially we stood 7 candidates in our regional council. This triennium our Rates Control Team will be standing 12 candidates in the Hamilton City Council and stand in the majority of seats for the Waikato Regional Council. Whilst there is never any certainty in politics, we believe that this approach to local body politics has many positives. The concept is gaining momentum and we encourage other electorates to consider a team approach.

Each Rates Control Teams is autonomous, but we are bound by our common pledge to ensure rates increases do not exceed CPI. Every candidate maintains their independence and integrity throughout their time, and can feel comfortable to vote freely, but at the end of the day, the Team and the individual’s aim is to achieve their common goal of ensuring rates increases do not exceed CPI.

We have developed a Manifesto to ensure good processes are followed.

It contains:

• A pledge form that pledges each candidate to collectively achieve the Goal of ensuring rates increases do not exceed CPI, (Note: targeted rates are excluded.)
• A Vision that balances extremes and avoids burdensome rates, protects community Interests and maximises value for money.
• A brief section on Community Commitments, Candidates Selection Strategies.
• A constitution

The manifesto formalises our teams direction
Tony Armstrong
19/7/10

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