Police will now be able to serve their communities in local government. The Policing (Involvement in Local Authority) Amendment Bill, passed this week, allows police to stand for local councils without having to be on special leave during the campaign.
Previously, police had to be on special leave during the campaign, and had to resign from the force if they were elected.
National is committed to supporting our police and their rights as private citizens. This change ensures that police are not treated differently to other state servants who are not prevented by legislation from standing for election and serving on local bodies.
Removing the restrictions on police was an election promise for National, and the bill has been passed in time for this year's local government elections.
More information
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/democracy+restored+nz+police
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