The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding people to make a submission on its annual plan while they still have time.
Submissions close on Thursday at 4pm on the council's draft annual plan for 2014/15, which sets out the council's key programmes and projects for the coming year, how much they will cost and where funding will come from.
The proposed general rates rise will mean an average increase per property of $2 per year, depending on where you live - lower than the predicted increase due to savings made by implementing internal efficiencies.
Chairman Doug Leeder said despite change and uncertainty in its operating environment, the council expected the coming financial year to be 'business as usual'.
"We'll continue to restore water quality in the Rotorua Lakes, maintain river and drainage schemes in the eastern Bay of Plenty, clean up Kopeopeo Canal and enhance passengers' experience on our passenger transport networks."