Community Consultation Framework

Warringah Council is committed to community consultation. This includes informing the community about Council activities, and appropriately involving the community in planning and decision making. This serves to both strengthen the links between Council and its community - ensuring we are aware of and responsive to community concerns - and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.

The Community Consultation Matrix and Community Consultation Toolkit are guidelines on community consultation that have been developed for Council staff.

• The Matrix guides staff on when and how they should consult with the community for different situations, and is used as an implementation tool.
  
  click here to view the MatrixPDF 0.7Mb
  
  
• The Toolkit gives staff practical guidance on the ‘how to’ of community consultation. It outlines the tasks that should be undertaken and suggests a range of approaches aimed at encouraging community participation.
  
  click here to view the ToolkitPDF 0.9Mb

Warringah Council’s Community Consultation Framework won a Commendation Award in the 2001 National Awards for Local Government.

Enquiries: phone 02 9942 2731