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What are community outcomes?
Community Outcomes are statements of what communities, individuals, groups and Councils wish to achieve, now and in the future. They are derived through a series of consultation processes.
Why do we need Community Outcomes?
Community Outcomes are intended to help guide groups, organisations and Councils that contribute to the wellbeing of the community by giving direction on the aspirations and priorities of the community.
How often do we need to carry out a Community Outcome process?
Councils need to consult on Community Outcomes at least once every six years. They need to focus on the medium and long term goals and aspirations of all communities in the District.
How do we do this?
Council provides opportunities for communities to discuss their desired outcomes for the present and future social, economic, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of the community and the District. It is also important that consideration is given to the relative importance of the identified outcomes and to prioritise them. As with many things, there is no point in having a goal if you don't have a process to measure how we get there. To this end, we need to set up systems to measure and report our progress.
Who decides the process?
Council may decide how to engage with the public to identify Community Outcomes, but must also ensure that it consults first with those organisations and groups that could influence either the identification or the promotion of these outcomes. Council needs to get these organisations and groups on board so that everyone is working towards the same goal. Council also needs to encourage the public at large to participate in the process.
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