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]
Depending on the legislation (if applicable legislation exists at all) and the scope of the project, consultation may include all interested parties, or may be restricted to those directly affected by the projects. Whether the legal authorities or project authorities are bound by any of the consultation process is also a matter of local laws.
The process is typical of Commonwealth countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand or Australia, though most democratic countries have similar systems (in the United States, for instance, this process is called "notice and comment"). The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Democracy is a form of government in which the supreme power is held completely by the people under a free electoral system The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Some organisations such as the OECD also use such processes. [1]
References
- ^ a b c Background Document on Public Consultation (from the OECD Code, 10-Mar-2006)
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