Question 11: When and how is it intended that there will be community consultation given that it is Launceston's 'communities' cultures' that are the subject of any research involved and them who will be funding the process?
Response: Extensive consultation occurred as part of the initial work. Engagement with relevant parties will continue as the work progresses. Funding will be managed through the Council's budgetary processes.
MY RESPONSE: Again, the question was addressed to the Aldermen individually and collectively and not management. Despite the assertion made here, personally I am unaware of any “extensive consultation” process and I’m unaware of anyone from the wider community who has participated in any such process.
I submit that it would be reasonable to expect that a process described as “extensive” and designed to glean ‘local perceptions’ would/should be known about within say the QVMAG’s Community of Ownership & Interest.
In addition, the brief for the consultancy would need to be known in order that the consultation process is relevant and its outcomes assessable relative to the brief. For whatever reason, the consultant's brief seems to regarded as 'confidential' under the the provisions of SECTION 62 of the LG Act 1993.
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