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2.3.1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2.3.1.1

Local Government recognises that community engagement is vital to the democratic process and contributes to building balanced healthy communities.
2.3.2.2

Local Government understands community engagement contains the core elements of information, consultation and participation.
2.3.1.3

Local Government will apply the core elements of community engagement, where appropriate, to facilitate meaningful community involvement in the decision-making process.


Adopted September 2004. LGAQ Annual Conference. Mackay, Queensland.