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Section 8.10. This should be removed entirely as it is not appropriate in the constitution. It is for Parliament to decide how regional councils, town councils etc should operate.
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Section 8.10. Section 8.10. Regional Councils will adopt annual budgets limited to a three per cent deficit, during their term of administration.
Section 8.10. This should be removed entirely as it is not appropriate in the constitution. It is for Parliament to decide how regional councils, town councils etc should operate.