(PR.co.nz) There has been recent publicity about other Council’s spending on credit cards.
Nelson Mayor Kerry Marshall and Council Chief Executive Keith Marshall believe transparency is important for public spending and therefore Council will publish their credit card statements online from now on. Click here to see last month’s statements.
Other examples of transparent recent releases of information include contaminated sites, audit reports on Council finances, Councillor’s remuneration and meeting attendance.
The Nelson Mail has recently asked for credit card information for the Mayor during the current term of Council and the Chief Executive since appointment to the position from both Nelson City and Tasman District Councils. That information will be provided once assembled.
Media Release 9 July 2010 from Nelson City Council.