2014-01-13 Deamalgamation Report Attachment

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Noosa Transfer
      Team

 These key stakeholders are a solid starting point for the targeting of audiences however
 there are audience groupings that exist on the basis of other definitions including
 demographics and interest groups.

 Participation
 Reference is made to the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum which has been developed by
 the International Association for Public Participation. The matrix is considered to be a
 credible foundation for determining the degree of public participation to be undertaken (refer
 to Appendix A).

 The Objectives of the Community Engagement and Communications Plan specified earlier
 in this report establish a relatively constraining framework for participation as the Transfer
 Manager is not fully empowered to make decisions. The Community Engagement and
 Communications Plan therefore reflects this constraint with most activities designed at the
 “Inform” or “Consult” levels.
 Inform:

°      Engagement tools utilised to facilitate the ‘Inform’ level are, with some exceptions,
       generally one way techniques, with the potential for feedback mechanisms to be
       included in their format. They often have the potential to reach a large and diverse
       audience.

 Consult:

°      Engagement tools utilised for the ‘Consult’ level incorporate two way communications
       with structured response framework. This allows for some management of responses
       and facilitates data collection.

               INFORM                                          CONSULT
                                              Public Participation Goal:
  To provide the public with balanced and     To obtain feedback on analysis, alternatives
  objective information to  assist them   in  and/or decisions.
  understanding  the   problem,  alternatives,
  opportunities and or solutions.
‘Promise tothe Public:     ===                        tothe Public
  We will keep you informed.                  We will keep you    informed, listen to and
                                              acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and
                                              provide feedback on how public input influenced
                                              the decision.

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