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We’re seeking community feedback on our Draft Community Engagement Policy.
What is the Community Engagement Policy?
The Community Engagement Policy sets out how Indigo Shire Council will engage with our community on decisions that affect you. It establishes the principles, processes and commitments that guide how we involve residents, ratepayers, business owners and stakeholders in Council's decision-making.
The policy ensures that community engagement is meaningful, inclusive and transparent, giving you genuine opportunities to influence Council decisions on services, policies, strategies and projects.
Background
Under the Local Government Act 2020, Council is required to adopt and maintain a community engagement policy. This updated policy replaces our 2021 policy.
The policy follows the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) framework, which provides a spectrum of engagement from simply informing the community through to empowering community-led decision making.
Key Features
The updated policy includes:
Clear principles for when and how we engage
Commitments to inclusive engagement, particularly for people who may face barriers to participation
Specific recognition of Traditional Owner engagement protocols
Minimum timeframes to ensure adequate opportunity for participation
Clear feedback mechanisms so you know how your input influenced decisions
All submissions will be considered before the policy is finalised and presented to Council for adoption in September 2025.
Please include your name and contact details with your submission. All submissions will be provided to Councillors for consideration before the policy is adopted.
We’re seeking community feedback on our Draft Community Engagement Policy.
What is the Community Engagement Policy?
The Community Engagement Policy sets out how Indigo Shire Council will engage with our community on decisions that affect you. It establishes the principles, processes and commitments that guide how we involve residents, ratepayers, business owners and stakeholders in Council's decision-making.
The policy ensures that community engagement is meaningful, inclusive and transparent, giving you genuine opportunities to influence Council decisions on services, policies, strategies and projects.
Background
Under the Local Government Act 2020, Council is required to adopt and maintain a community engagement policy. This updated policy replaces our 2021 policy.
The policy follows the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) framework, which provides a spectrum of engagement from simply informing the community through to empowering community-led decision making.
Key Features
The updated policy includes:
Clear principles for when and how we engage
Commitments to inclusive engagement, particularly for people who may face barriers to participation
Specific recognition of Traditional Owner engagement protocols
Minimum timeframes to ensure adequate opportunity for participation
Clear feedback mechanisms so you know how your input influenced decisions
All submissions will be considered before the policy is finalised and presented to Council for adoption in September 2025.
Please include your name and contact details with your submission. All submissions will be provided to Councillors for consideration before the policy is adopted.
