consultation_checklist_2019
Argyll and Bute Council · 20 June 2023
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This checklist provides a guide for officers to ensure that all the essential steps in carrying out a consultation have been followed. The checklist will indicate if officers require any further advice and support. You will find more information in the Consultation Toolkit and from the Research and Engagement Officer. Yes No Do you need to carry out a consultation i.e. is there an opportunity for views given to influence decisions? ☐ ☐ Have you checked the Consultation Diary for details of any similar consultations (past, present or future)? ☐ ☐ Have the appropriate people approved this piece of work? (e.g. DMT, SMT, Council?) ☐ ☐ Does your consultation have a clear purpose that is obvious in the information you provide and questions you ask? ☐ ☐ Does your consultation match the standards and principles set out in the council’s Consultation Toolkit? ☐ ☐ Have you spoken to any council services who may be affected, interested or doing similar work? ☐ ☐ Is there a lead officer identified for this exercise? ☐ ☐ Have you checked the ‘Good practice’ guide on the Hub? ☐ ☐ Have you made the purpose of the consultation clear to participants and explained the extent to which their views will influence decision making? ☐ ☐ Have you thought about how you will collate and analyse your data once it has been collected? ☐ ☐ Have you made clear how much time is involved in taking part in the consultation? ☐ ☐ Are you clear about who your target audience is? ☐ ☐ Have you considered hard to reach groups? ☐ ☐ Have you checked that your chosen consultation method(s) suit your audience/topic? ☐ ☐ Have you ensured that your consultation is compliant with GDPR? If not, make sure to contact your GDPR representative. ☐ ☐ Consultation Checklist
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Have you allocated sufficient time and resources for this consultation to be carried our effectively? ☐ ☐ Have you have used Plain English throughout your consultation? (Plain English guide can be found on the Hub. and you must ensure that that Research and Engagement Officer proof reads your consultation). ☐ ☐ Have you checked the readability of your consultation document? Our aim is that all documents reach 70% readability. Please write your current score here: (More information available here). ☐ ☐ Have you logged this consultation with the Research and Engagement Officer? All consultations must be published on the website. ☐ ☐ What next? For further advice and support please get in touch: Research and Engagement Officer planningourfuture@argyll-bute.gov.uk 01436 658981