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VI. <br /> <br />5. Consult periodically with special communities to develop strategies <br /> and programs for increasing participation. <br /> <br />6. Encourage cosponsorship of forums on regional issues. <br /> <br />OBJECTIVE f4: Enhance opportunities for input by public interest groups <br /> (e.g.,.Citizens League, League of Women Voters, Government <br /> Training Service, Humphrey Institute) in setting regional <br /> policies and solving regional problems. <br /> <br />STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />1. Encourage cosponsorship of forums on regional issues to provide an <br /> opportunity for objective discussion of regional issues. <br /> <br />Foster support for the Council's budget and legislative program by <br />allowing public interest groups to con~nent during the development <br />ofthese items. <br /> <br />Continue to keep public interest groups abreast of Council <br />activities, and provide them with ample time to conrnent on the <br />Council's proposed plans and policies. <br /> <br />IMPLEMENTATION AI~D EVALUATION <br /> <br />A. )mplementation <br /> <br />The primary responsiblity for implementation of the Citizen <br />Participation Plan lies with the staff of individual Council <br />programs. In addition, a citizen participation coordinator will <br />coordinate the citizen participation activities of individual <br />departments and assist in those activities as needed. <br /> <br />In terms of implementation, there are several components of the <br />Citizen Participation Plan. They include (but are not limited to) <br />the following: <br /> <br />1. A citizen participation element in each program's annual work <br /> plan and budget. <br /> <br />2. Public hearings. <br /> <br />3. Public meetings, forums, 'state of the region.' <br /> <br />4. Metropolitan Development Guide chapter revisions. <br /> <br />Educational/informational activities ranging from distribution of <br />written and video materials to a speakers bureau. <br /> <br />6. Outreach to special communities. <br /> <br />7. Conmnunications to local governments. <br /> <br />A companion document describes the specific responsibilities of <br />Council staff in implementing these activities. <br /> <br /> <br />