Community engagement policy

Consultation has concluded. The draft policy is being prepared to be presented to Council Meeting in February 2021 for consideration for adoption.

We've drafted our first Community Engagement Policy and we're looking for your input.

The policy outlines Council’s approach to Community Engagement and our commitment to use appropriate, effective and inclusive engagement practices to support meaningful conversations with our diverse communities and stakeholders.

We are listening and would like to further explore your views about how Council undertakes community consultation and engagement, and how you want to participate.

We are interested in hearing from all community and stakeholders, regardless of whether you have or have not taken part in consultation before.

This Policy will be applied to the development of the Community Vision and Council Plan and aligns with the Mitchell Shire Community Engagement Framework 2018. The policy also meets the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020.

How can you get involved?

There are many ways to contribute to the project.

Please start by reviewing the Policy and Community Engagement Framework, then take part in the survey or contact us directly to discuss more about the policy.

You can also find out more in the FAQs.

More information

For further information please call us on 5734 6200.

Submissions close 9am, Monday 11 January 2021.

We've drafted our first Community Engagement Policy and we're looking for your input.

The policy outlines Council’s approach to Community Engagement and our commitment to use appropriate, effective and inclusive engagement practices to support meaningful conversations with our diverse communities and stakeholders.

We are listening and would like to further explore your views about how Council undertakes community consultation and engagement, and how you want to participate.

We are interested in hearing from all community and stakeholders, regardless of whether you have or have not taken part in consultation before.

This Policy will be applied to the development of the Community Vision and Council Plan and aligns with the Mitchell Shire Community Engagement Framework 2018. The policy also meets the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020.

How can you get involved?

There are many ways to contribute to the project.

Please start by reviewing the Policy and Community Engagement Framework, then take part in the survey or contact us directly to discuss more about the policy.

You can also find out more in the FAQs.

More information

For further information please call us on 5734 6200.

Submissions close 9am, Monday 11 January 2021.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Community Engagement policy submissions

    Thank you for your interest in the draft Community Engagement Policy. 

    Online submission

    To make an online submission, please read the draft policy and then complete the online submission form below. We have also prepared some FAQs and provided links to some other supporting documents and information. 

    Prefer hard copy? 

    • Download and print a hard copy survey form from this website or from a Customer and Library Service Centre in Broadford, Kilmore, Seymour or Wallan.
    • Send us a written submission by email to mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
    • Send us a written submission by mail to Mitchell Shire Council - Draft Community Engagement Policy, Reply Paid 70358, 113 High Street, Broadford, Vic, 3658
    • Drop a written submission to our Customer and Library Service Centres

    Please include your contact details in case we need to check any information you have provided. 

    Submissions close 9am on Monday 11 January 2021.



    Consultation has concluded. The draft policy is being prepared to be presented to Council Meeting in February 2021 for consideration for adoption.