Definitions
Community Engagement refers to the connections between governments, citizens and communities on a wide range of policy, program and service issues. It can be formal or informal. The LGAQ understands community engagement to contain the following elements:
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Information:To provide the public with balanced and objective information on decisions, policies, plans and strategies.
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Consultation: To obtain public feedback on analysis and alternatives to inform a decision.
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Participation: Is made up of several parts..
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Involvement: To work directly with the public so that community concerns are consistently understood and considered
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Collaboration: To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision process – including the development of alternatives and identification of a solution.
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Empowerment/delegation: To place a final decision in the hands of the community.
Community engagement is also a pillar of a democracy.
Local Governments are elected to oversee a ‘good governance process’.
The elements of a good governance process are:
- Community participation
- Sound policy development
- Management of assets
- Accountability/transparency
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