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Exclusion of Ratepayer Oversight from Municipal Decision-Making

Make sure ratepayers have a voice in municipal decisions

Summary of the Issue

Public participation mechanisms often fail to translate citizen input into outcomes.

History

Meaningful engagement requires feedback loops that show how input influences decisions.

Causes

Consultation without response; inaccessible participation channels; engagement fatigue.

Stakeholders

Ratepayer associations, residents, municipal council, civic NGOs

Meeting attendance records; public consultation logs; open letters

The Ratepayer

Limited voice in decision-making; decreased confidence in governance

The Muncipality

Governance criticism; missed opportunity for engagement

Mossel Bay In General

Civic disengagement; weaker social cohesion; decreased accountability

Establish inclusive consultation frameworks, transparent participation channels

Facilitating ratepayer engagement, submitting feedback, monitoring municipal responsiveness

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Exclusion of Ratepayer Oversight from Council

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