The Community Plan Development Guide gives a step by step guide to what a community plan is, how to undertake the planning process and additional tips and resources that may assist.

The Community Plan Development Guide "Snapshot" is a quick read overview summary of the key points in the development guide and it forms the Executive Summary of the guide.

The Community Engagement Policy Development Guide gives a step by step guide and template for the development of a Community Engagement Policy- what to include, the purpose, intent and processes of community engagement. The Policy sets the direction for how a council will engage with the community on a day to day basis and in the development of the Community Plan.

A suite of LGOnline resources have also been developed and will continue to be developed, to provide more detail and further assist councils to meet the legislative requirements - examples of other policies and plans, how the community plan fits with other council plans including the corporate plan, useful tips and learnings. LGAQ is also getting a number of council staff who have volunteered to mentor and advise other councils as they plan and progress the community plan.

Review the resources, provide feedback and ask any questions or request further information by visiting http://www.lgaq.asn.au/group/guest/community-engagement and http://www.lgaq.asn.au/group/guest/community-plan or simply click on the PDF file of the guidleines to acces the document.

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