Public consultation
Public consultation, or simply consultation, is a regulatory process by which the public's input on matters affecting them is sought. Its main goals are in improving the efficiency, transparency[1] and public involvement in large-scale projects or laws and policies. It usually involves notification (to publicise the matter to be consulted on), consultation (a two-way flow of information and opinion exchange) as well as participation (involving interest groups in the drafting of policy or legislation).[1]
The process is typical of Commonwealth countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand or Australia,[citation needed] though most democratic countries have similar systems. In the United States, for example, this process is called "public notice and comment" (see Rulemaking). Some organisations such as the OECD also use such processes.[1] In Canada, the word "consultation" has a special meaning among some First Nations Groups: "it is the duty of the Crown and third parties to consult with First Nations who have asserted, but not proved, aboriginal rights or title."[2]
There is great variation of public consultations. In some countries there is a list of all consultations, or consultations are mentioned in normal news feed. Depending on the country there can be national or regional public consultations.
References
- ^ a b c Background Document on Public Consultation (from the OECD Code, 10-Mar-2006)
- ^ Billy Garton and Sandra Carter, "First Nations Consultation: Higher, Wider, Deeper and Sooner", Bull, Housser & Tupper, 2002.
External links
Australian consultations
- Australian Government, Public Consultations
- New South Wales, Polices for Public Comment
- Queensland Government, Comment on
- The State of Queensland, Department of Communities, Issues for consultation
- Tasmania Online
- State Government of Victoria
Canadian consultations
- Consulting With Canadians
- Government of Alberta, consultations
- Gouvernement du Québec, Public Consultations
- Government of Saskatchewan
New Zealand consultations
United Kingdom government
- List of UK government consultation websites
- Listing, search and email alerts for most UK government consultations
USA / Federal level
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