Overview guidelines for community engagement by regional NRM bodies
Endorsed by the Programs Committee of the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council
25 July 2002
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The National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAPSWQ) and the extended round of the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) embody a new approach to community-based, integrated regional natural resource management (NRM). This approach fundamentally depends on effective processes for communication, involvement and engagement between Regional NRM Bodies and their clients, stakeholders and general public in the region.
This Guideline is part of the suite of information products emanating from the NRM Ministerial Council process to guide Regional NRM Bodies and State Government agencies involved in the NAPSWQ and NHT programs. It provides information about how these bodies are expected to involve regional communities and stakeholders beyond their organisation. The Guideline encourages a consistent approach to community engagement by Regional NRM Bodies and for the jurisdictions and Commonwealth to use as the basis for developing more specific, detailed guidelines or resources. The Guideline sets out:
- National and State Government expectations for a planned and documented approach to community engagement by the Regional NRM Bodies; and
- minimum areas to be addressed regarding engagement during the phases of the planning cycle, which need to be met and documented for funding and accreditation purposes.
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