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> Direction 9. Better planning decisions,
careful management > Policy 9.3
Policy 9.3 – Keep Melbourne 2030
up to date
Melbourne 2030 is a long-term document
that also needs to be dynamic and responsive. To gain the understanding
and support of business and the community, the Government will undertake
a process of community-based implementation and review (see ‘Encouraging
public participation and scrutiny’). This will feature continued
consultation, regular reporting and formal reviews.
Consultation
Melbourne 2030 contains issues that will take time to implement
and details that will need to be discussed. There will be ongoing
consultation with all those affected by its initiatives, including
groups that are hard to reach. The Strategy sets out broad principles
and planning approaches but it is not a straightjacket. The planning
system will respond innovatively to issues that arise at any level,
from local to Statewide.
Reporting
An annual Community Update report will be produced to communicate
progress. Multiple formats and media will be used so that it is
accessible to as wide an audience as possible, including people
with sensory disabilities or from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
Reviews
Melbourne 2030 must be assessed against new or emerging
trends. Minor changes to it may occur at any time, while formal
reviews – with full community involvement – will be carried
out at five-year intervals to assimilate these minor changes and
to check whether major change is needed.
Initiatives
| 9.3.1 |
Establish processes for regular
consultation with major stakeholder groups on the overall progress
in implementing Melbourne 2030 |
| 9.3.2 |
Produce an annual Community Update
report that highlights progress with implementation and the
emergence of new trends |
| 9.3.3 |
Establish a web site with progress
reports, data, trends and other information to aid in understanding
and applying Melbourne 2030 |
| 9.3.4 |
Set up a formal process to review
Melbourne 2030 at least once every five years |
| 9.3.5 |
Establish community liaison mechanisms
to help prepare for formal reviews and to ensure broad public
participation |
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Encouraging public
participation and scrutiny
As part of its Best Value approach, the Government encourages
consultation and engagement between local governments and
the community. Community Consultation – Resource Guide,
a cooperative venture between the Victorian Local Governance
Association and the Government, provides a methodology for
local government to use when consulting with its communities.
A similar consultative approach will be used to ensure transparent
and accountable implementation of Melbourne 2030.
Best Value principles are:
- local accountability
- whole-of-organisation response
- consultation on performance
- best value outcomes
- benefits, not costs
- encouragement of innovation.
Consultation and good governance include:
- good governance aims to better understand
the aspirations of communities and to involve them in direction
and setting priorities
- effective consultation will enhance output
delivery
- good consultation will mean improved management
and better results for everyone.
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