The Citizen Panel
The Citizen Panel is a panel of citizens that act like a permanent Citizen Jury or sounding board that APS agencies can consult about their work.
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What it might look like: After getting on the Panel’s agenda, a public servant would present their draft policy or programme to the panel of citizens, and get their feedback. |
Why the contribution is important
Policy and programmes are improved by the views of public. The Citizen Panel would let public servants ‘pub test’ their work, or get expert advice, prior to finalising it – improving its quality and chances of success.
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- Who would you have sit on the Panel – a wide range of demographics? Or specialists in a particular field?
- Would you pay people? Could it meet face to face and online? Would it meet quarterly? Ad hoc?
- Do you think people would really want to be part of this?
by ProjectTeam on February 23, 2018 at 12:41PM
Posted by kleo7036 February 26, 2018 at 15:28
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Posted by TPhillips March 11, 2018 at 08:23
I understand the rationale to have a group of laypeople committed to giving input across a range of issues, however a standing panel seems like either (a) a focus group, or (b) a shadow parliament.
You would need a way to get around the adverse selection of people with their own agendas seeking the post. You could draw the randomly like a jury, but few would commit to a series of face-to-face meetings Canberra. If you made the positions representative (say, appointed by community groups) or somehow competitive, you risk creating a modicum of political risk.
I suggest you call it what it is: a focus group to gauge public sentiment. And avoid the difficulties that would come from having standing membership.
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Posted by Evansn March 13, 2018 at 11:17
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