Community Consultation

Community consultation is one aspect of the Council's decision making process. The Council seeks to take account of the views and aspirations expressed by the community and stakeholders, and balance those with other influences such as budgetary constraints, to make decisions within the context of Council endorsed strategic directions.

The Consultation steps are :

• Document the issue
• Explain the purpose of consultation
• Identify stakeholders i.e. who is affected
• Select methods and time frame i.e. how
• Explain decision making process
• Consult
• Document responses and consider the options
• Make decision
• Communicate decisions to stakeholders and larger community

Click here to go to current community consultation items.