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Consultation has concluded
HAVE YOUR SAY - REVIEW OF BELLINGEN SHIRE COUNCIL’S PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
The Bellingen Shire Council Procurement Policy was adopted in 2010 and an addition to that policy – the ‘Local Preference Policy’ was adopted in 2014 allowing Council to provide preference to Bellingen Shire based businesses when procuring goods and/or services. Both policies are due for review and Council wishes to engage the broader community of the Shire in the review of the Local Preference Policy. A Citizens' Panel comprised of a suitable cross-section of the community will be established to meet, consider and recommend the extent to which Council should provide procurement preferences to local businesses. Members of the Citizens' Panel will be selected from the pool of people who have registered on (this) Create website. If you would like to be considered for inclusion, please ensure you register by 22 August 2017.
There will also be opportunity for community members who wish to have a say on this matter but do not wish to participate in the Citizens' Panel to provide feedback following the Citizens' Policy process.
HAVE YOUR SAY - REVIEW OF BELLINGEN SHIRE COUNCIL’S PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
The Bellingen Shire Council Procurement Policy was adopted in 2010 and an addition to that policy – the ‘Local Preference Policy’ was adopted in 2014 allowing Council to provide preference to Bellingen Shire based businesses when procuring goods and/or services. Both policies are due for review and Council wishes to engage the broader community of the Shire in the review of the Local Preference Policy. A Citizens' Panel comprised of a suitable cross-section of the community will be established to meet, consider and recommend the extent to which Council should provide procurement preferences to local businesses. Members of the Citizens' Panel will be selected from the pool of people who have registered on (this) Create website. If you would like to be considered for inclusion, please ensure you register by 22 August 2017.
There will also be opportunity for community members who wish to have a say on this matter but do not wish to participate in the Citizens' Panel to provide feedback following the Citizens' Policy process.
If you would like to provide comments for the Citizens' Panel to consider, please enter them below and they will be provided to the panel when they meet.
Hi, How/where do I register for the procurement panel?
jasonerrey
over 3 years ago
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What is a Citizens' Panel (aka Citizens' Jury)
Procurement Local Preference has finished this stage
Members of the community will be invited to register on Create to indicate their interest in being part of the Citizens' Panel. Members of the public may also provide comment for consideration by the panel.
Citizens' Panel Meets
Procurement Local Preference has finished this stage
The Citizens' Panel is invited to attend a facilitated discussion about relevant constraints, and the potential impacts on Council and the community of a local preference policy. The group then drafts a proposal for consideration by the elected council.
Council consideration of draft policy
Procurement Local Preference has finished this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
Community Engagement
Procurement Local Preference has finished this stage
The draft document is made available on Create for the broader community to review.
Council consideration of the outcomes of the community engagement process.
Procurement Local Preference is currently at this stage
Where appropriate, adjustments are made to the Policy based on the outcomes of the community engagement process, and the amended document is presented to Council for reconsideration.
Hi, How/where do I register for the procurement panel?