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There is a very complex structure of the relationship between the different governances, e.g. State, Federal, Local and Community. The crisis issue is the potential for corruption, power of political donations, lack of community consultation, transparency and accountability. This presentation discusses a proposal for a citizen’s jury in the part 3a process in NSW.
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GOVERNANCEgov⋅ern⋅ance –noun 1. government; exercise of authority; control. 2. a method or system of government or management.
By Amy Mirow and Chloe Tait
COMPLEX GOVERNANCE RELATIONSHIPS
ISSUES
Potential for Corruption Eg. Wollongong Council
Power of Political donations From 2000-2007: donors affiliated with the ALP
won or later won government contracts that totalled $15 billion.
Lack of Community consultation. Improvements need to be made in
transparency and accountability.
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Proposed Development:
Tunnel from Bondi to Manly
ISSUES:
Closed tender process
Community concerns disregarded
urban parkland and public housing destroyed
political donations influenced ministers decisions
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Community consultation does not carry the same weight as other factors
Void between Step 2 and Step 3.
OUR PROPOSAL:Citizens Jury
THE JEFFERSON CENTRE MODEL The Jefferson Centre is a
nonprofit, non-partisan organization that advocates the use of a democratic process known as the Citizens Jury.
Established in 1974
Bias evaluation conducted to ensure no staff biases.
HOW DOES A CITIZENS JURY WORK?
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What triggers a citizens jury?
The enactment of part 3a
JURY SELECTION
THE CHARGE
WITNESSES
RECOMMENDATIONS/ OUTCOMES
GOVERNMENTS RESPONSE
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Political donations cap Further Reduce the influence of donators
on the decision making process.
Information centres/shopfronts Information centres set up to educate
and engage the community about proposed development
Stricter consultation guidelines The government needs to set up stricter
guidelines as to what consultation processes need to be set up for each major project.
Holding decision-makers accountable for their actions This can be achieved through disciplinary
action
CONCLUSIONSThe Citizens jury process will increase accountability and transparency in our governance system.
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