Contents

Introduction

Minimum Standards 

Step 1   Defining the aims and objectives of your consultation

Step 2   Resourcing your consultation

Step 3   The level and method(s) of consultation needed

Step 4   Who to consult

Step 5   Making sure your consultation is inclusive

Step 6   Planning and carrying out the consultation

Step 7   Using the results

Step 8   Providing Feedback and Evaluating your consultation

Appendices

Consultation Mandate (Appendix 1)

Consultation Network Departmental Contacts (Appendix 2)

Sampling Briefing Note (Appendix 3)

West Dunbartonshire Citizens’ Panel (Appendix 4)

Stakeholder Matrix (Appendix 5)

Key Stakeholders (Appendix 6)

Equality Impact Assessment Guide (Appendix 7)

Consultation Feedback Template (Appendix 8)

Consultation Checklist (Appendix 9)

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