Roles to initiate change

Resident roles:

• Actively implement the principles of the public engagement charter;
• Initiate change by bringing forward ideas and thoughts that may help the City and the community find creative solutions to challenges through various means, including an online public engagement platform;
• Participate by offering ideas, suggestions and alternative solutions;
• Work collaboratively with fellow participants, the facilitator, council and City employees to find solutions; and • Identify concerns and issues early and throughout the process, and request alternative ways of participating if required.

Council roles:

• Endorse the public engagement charter and ensure it is embedded in the culture;
• Review any information gathered prior to making decisions;
• Make sure that the City employee proposals, individual concerns and overall public benefit are all considered;
• Work collaboratively with residents and City employees to find solutions;
• Debate and approve various motions, with direction, to initiate change; and
• Attend or be involved in public engagement activities when feasible.

City employee roles:

• Actively implement the principles of the public engagement charter;
• Provide access to tools, such as an online public engagement platform, to ensure that residents can initiate change;
• Work collaboratively with residents and council to find innovative solutions;
• Ensure the public engagement process is inclusive, that all information is available as early as possible and is clear, simple and informative;
• Ensure the final reporting identifies resident feedback and explains how this feedback will be considered in the final recommendations and/or decisions; and
• Ensure that consultants and facilitators undertaking public engagement activities on behalf of the City comply with the public engagement framework.