Consultation

About Consultation

Decision making is fundamental to leadership.  The new legislation sets out a number of principles and processes for making decisions, without prescribing exactly what is required in any given situation.  There is a much greater emphasis on an appropriate level of consultation with parties likely to be affected prior to any decision being taken.  Reasons must also be provided for the decisions that are made.

Council undertakes consultation in a way that is appropriate for the matter being considered.  In some situations, consultation is as simple as listening to the views of a resident.  It may be more formal, such as when the special consultation procedure is used.  Or it may be more structured, such as when a particular group of people are requested to share their views.  An independent facilitator may be used where necessary.

You can contact His Worship the Mayor and Councillors at any time.