Common use of Principles of Community Clause in Contracts

Principles of Community. Involvement Some basic principles can be set out which create a foundation for good practice in public consultation. By applying these principles, Torfaen should achieve its objectives set out above. 1) A culture of engagement - People should know that they are welcome to take part in the planning process and that decision makers are really interested in their views. 2) Frontloading - The community should be involved at an early stage in the preparation of local development plan documents. 3) Continuing involvement - The community should continue to be involved throughout the process of preparing local development documents. 4) Reaching out - Methods used to encourage involvement should be appropriate to people’s experience and needs. 5) Fit for purpose - Arrangements for consultation need to be fit for purpose and capable of being resourced. 6) Clarity - The planning process should be clear, so that people are able to participate in a timely and effective manner. 7) Formal representations - There should be opportunity to be consulted and make representations on formal proposals. It is a statutory requirement set out in regulations, representing the minimum in terms of community involvement, to provide the opportunity to be consulted and make representations on formal proposals.