Participate Wood Buffalo

Why participate?

Engagement ensures a wide spectrum of opinions and perspectives are available for decision makers, and communicates how public feedback is collected and used. Council and Administration believe that active, engaged citizens make for a more vibrant and welcoming region, while also leading to better decisions.

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Public Engagement Policy

The Municipality is committed to having purposeful dialogue with the people affected by the decisions we make. We do this by fostering public understanding of emerging opportunities, issues and decisions, while creating a trusting and transparent environment for public dialogue.

The Municipal Public Engagement Policy aligns with the Municipality’s goal of building a responsible government by enhancing public engagement in all areas of Municipal activities. From services to construction projects, there are as many reasons to engage as there are people in the region.

Public Engagement Framework

The RMWB Public Engagement Framework outlines the Municipality’s commitment to fostering a trusting and transparent environment for public dialogue to occur between residents and the Municipality. It identifies guiding principles, sets out roles and responsibilities, details why and how we engage, and states our commitment to sharing the results of engagement with the public.

Guided by the Public Engagement Framework and in alignment with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum of Engagement, we develop a campaign specific to each project and employ a variety of techniques and approaches to be as inclusive as possible. This can include in-person, online or virtual opportunities to share opinions and feedback on a variety of subject matters.

Public Engagement Framework