Information kits handed out, and a chance for informal Information discussion surrounding possible projects, which were then presented incorporated into the EAP. Online and Hard Copy Surveys (Attachment 18) Method Online Survey Monkey form was created to gather feedback Where, when & about the draft EAP and proposed environmental levy, in attendance addition to hard copy survey forms being distributed at a range of events (mainly local community markets outlined – below). Almost 3000 information kits containing the survey handed out, and approximately 400 survey responses received. Survey of ratepayers to gauge the level of community support Why selected for the draft EAP and proposed environmental levy. Survey form sought support for the draft EAP, suggestions for Information improvements, and support for an environmental levy to presented assist in implementation of the EAP. Submissions also sought for improvements to the draft EAP, which were then the basis of changes for the final EAP. Attendance at Community Markets & Events Method Attendance by staff at various locations and events when & (Attachment 19) within the Greater Taree LGA between attendance August - October 2013 to talk to community about draft EAP & proposed environmental levy and distribute EAP Information Kits. Attended by 100s of residents at each location approx. 1500 – information kits handed out. Selected as known concentrations of local residents from a Why selected broad cross section of the community. Also enabled informal discussion with residents about local environmental issues of concern to them for inclusion in the EAP. Information kits distributed. Information presented Manned Shopping Centre Display Method
Information presented Information kits handed out, and a chance for informal discussion surrounding possible projects, which were then incorporated into the EAP. Method Online and Hard Copy Surveys (Attachment 18) Where, when & attendance Online Survey Monkey form was created to gather feedback about the draft EAP and proposed environmental levy, in addition to hard copy survey forms being distributed at a range of events (mainly local community markets – outlined below). Almost 3000 information kits containing the survey handed out, and approximately 400 survey responses received. Why selected Survey of ratepayers to gauge the level of community support for the draft EAP and proposed environmental levy. Information presented Survey form sought support for the draft EAP, suggestions for improvements, and support for an environmental levy to assist in implementation of the EAP. Submissions also sought for improvements to the draft EAP, which were then the basis of changes for the final EAP. Method Attendance at Community Markets & Events when & attendance Attendance by staff at various locations and events (Attachment 19) within the Greater Taree LGA between August - October 2013 to talk to community about draft EAP & proposed environmental levy and distribute EAP Information Kits. Attended by 100s of residents at each location – approx. 1500 information kits handed out. Why selected Selected as known concentrations of local residents from a broad cross section of the community. Also enabled informal discussion with residents about local environmental issues of concern to them for inclusion in the EAP. Information presented Information kits distributed. Method Manned Shopping Centre Display
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