Which option is the best one? An example of an approach to determining which is the best one for the district involves rating each of the factors in each of the options and uses a simple or assessment. ‘yes’ ‘no’ Table: Matrix comparing all options Option Community of Physical Demographic Economic Ratio interest and trends factors C:E topographic features Current situation No No No No No Option 1 – Option 2 Three Wards Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – Option 3 Four Wards No Yes Yes No No – Option 4 Five Wards Not a viable Not a viable Not a viable Not a viable Not a viable – option option option option option Option 5 No Wards No No No No Yes – The best option will be chosen from option 2 or 5 as they are the only options that provide balanced representation across the Shire.
Which option is the best one? An example of an approach to determining which is the best one for the district involves rating each of the factors in each of the options and uses a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ assessment. Table: Matrix comparing all options Option Community of interest Physical and topographic features Demographic trends Economic factors Ratio C:E Option 1 – Current situation No No No No No Option 2 – Three Wards Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Option 3 – Four Wards No Yes Yes No No Option 4 – Five Wards Not a viable option Not a viable option Not a viable option Not a viable option Not a viable option Option 5 – No Wards No No No No Yes The best option will be chosen from option 2 or 5 as they are the only options that provide balanced representation across the Shire.
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