Environment
Public Input is Essential for Development and Planning Processes
Marion Nicklason
IN response to the proposed changes to the RPDC public participation process, contact was made with the International Association for Impact Assessments.
The following is a link to the International Association for Impact Assessment – Public Participation Best Practices document:
http://www.iaia.org/modx/assets/files/SP4%20web.pdf
Public Participation in Impact Assessments is a key ingredient for effective outcomes in planning and development. Public participation is also integral and essential for democratic processes to be credible.
Marion Nicklason
Convenor – Tasmanians for a Healthy Democracy
www.tashealthydemocracy.com