1. Citizens or Elected Representatives Who Knows Best ?

2. International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Member organisation Established Affiliates in 7 countries Advance practice of public participation Training Core Values Spectrum of Participation

3. Engagement Definition Any process that seeks to understand public values and use diverse public input in a planned effort to improve decision-making.

4. If you keep doing the same things – you keep getting the same outcome

7. 7 Core Values of Public Participation Right to be involved Contribution will influence decision Needs and interest of all recognised Seek out and involve those impacted Find out how they want to be involved Provide information Feedback how input affected decision

9. What Informs Local Government Decision Making? Elected Representatives authority Legislation Research Best practice Staff expertise Capacity and capability Wisdom of the community

14. Local Government Roles Collaborative Convenor Mediator Catalyst Funder Technical Advisor Capacity builder Partner Representative Provider Regulator Monitor Funder Facilitator Advocate Partner

16. Value Proposition Community known and understood Relationship focussed Public Participation embedded Consistent Processes Decisions reflect community priorities and aspirations

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