Appendix 2: The Public Participation Spectrum

Appendix 2: The Public Participation Spectrum

The Public Participation Spectrum

Increasing impact on decision

INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GOAL To provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities and solutions To obtain public feedback on analysis and decisions To work directly with the public throughout the process to ensure their concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered, To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision including development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution To place the final decision making in the hands of the public

We will keep you informed We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations. Provide feedback on We will work with you to ensure your concerns and aspirations are reflected in the We will look to you for advice and innovation in formulating solutions and incorporate your advice and recommendations into decisions to the maximum We will implement what you decide

(Reference: International Association of Public Participation Australasia 2018) E PUBLIC