Title
Public Consultation Policy C-AD17
Proposed Motion(s)
1. That Governance and Priorities Committee recommend Council approve the proposed Public Consultation Policy C-AD17
2. That Governance and Priorities Committee recommend Council rescind the Public Consultation Requirements for Planning and Development Processes Policy PD-011.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration is of the opinion that the proposed new Public Consultation Policy C-AD17 meets Council's commitment to open and transparent governance and to engage residents as part of the decision-making process and therefore Administrations supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
The proposed Public Consultation Policy C-AD17 is being brought forward to Governance and Priorities Committee as Council's Strategic Plan requested Administration prepare a Consultation Directive that would enhance Parkland County's existing public consultation process.
Summary
Parkland County Council is committed to open, accountable, and responsive decision-making, which includes communication and consultation between Council and the public. Accordingly, on October 12, 2010, Council, by resolution number 353-10, approved the Public Consultation Requirements for Planning and Development Processes Policy PD-011 and Procedures PD-011-P1. While this policy outlined the public consultation standards and procedures for Planning and Development, it did not provide direction for the rest of the organization.
Administration reviewed the existing policy in conjunction with other public consultation policies and procedures and customized a policy that meets Council's objectives and provides direction to the entire organization: Public Consultation Policy C-AD17. The proposed policy provides overall direction and standards to which all departments must follow when initiating consultation with the public. Administration has also developed administrative procedures to complement the policy: Public Consu...
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