Deliberative DemocracyParticipatory Budgeting

Paul McLeay

Stimulus envy?

Criteria

• Applicants should demonstrate how their project will deliver positive results for their community, through job creation and community, social, recreational or environmental outcomes.

• Applications from local councils will require a commitment of matching funding by the council.

• Projects must be ready to commence by late 2009 and be completed before the end of December 2010.

• Applications for funding under the partnership open on 22 June and close on 10 August 2009

Approval

• Members of Parliament will:– Invite applications from local councils and community

groups within their electoral districts. – Provide comments and recommendations on the

suitability and priority of eligible proposals within their electoral districts for the Premiers consideration.

• The Department of Premier and Cabinet will make recommendations to the Premier based on the assessment criteria and information provided by Members of Parliament.

Never get between an angry mob and a pile of money…

Politicians giving out $$$

More people the better…

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