TAMRMS#: B06
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Public Participation Program
Notice given by: Councillor Hansen
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BUDGET POSTPONED MOTION:
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Public Participation Program: That Corporate Services be funded up to one FTE from taxes to centralize the implementation/organization of all corporate public engagement events/opportunities.
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POSTPONED MOTION ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUNDER:
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Administration’s Understanding of Intent Motion:
Administration understands this motion to be for a funded 1.0 FTE for Public Participation to centralize the implementation of all public participation activities.
Operational or Organizational Impacts if Motion is Approved:
With the approved position for Public Participation, Administration will be able to identify synergies, centralize planning, coordination and delivery of public participation opportunities. With one position, the subject matter experts from each of the departments conducting public participation will still be involved, creating more of a hybrid approach to delivery of public participation opportunities.
Planned and coordinated approach, will enable Administration to implement the Council Policy C-CAO-20 Public Participation and become more strategic with public participation opportunities. Further, Administration will be able to implement the IAP2 (International Association of Public Participation) standards consistently across the organization and realize cost savings due to planned and streamlined approach while providing residents with adequate opportunities to provide input.
Financial Implications of Motions:
The financial impact in 2020 for a 1.0 FTE (April 1 start date) including one time set up costs is $77,900 ($76,900 ongoing with position annualization to 12 mos in 2021 plus $1,000 one time costs in 2020 only)
Stakeholder Consultations:
In 2016, Council initiated Public Participation Committee, consisting of two Council members, five residents and Administration representative. The ...
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