To better inform and engage Halton citizens on Regional activities that affect them, Halton Region is committed to consulting the public in a manner that reflects the following principles:

• Value & Encourage Public Involvement
• Share Information and Educate
• Early Involvement
• Timeliness
• Openness / Two-way Communication
• Accessibility / Diversity/ Inclusiveness
• Mutual Respect / Objectivity
• Efficiency / Effectiveness
• Privacy
• Clarity
• Responsiveness / Feedback
• Partnership / Responsibility
• Skills / Resources
• Evaluation / Closure
• Transparency
• Accountability

Halton Region adopted these 16 guiding principles for public consultation and notification to guide Regional staff and residents planning or participating in a public meeting.  

More information on the principles:

• Guiding Principles for Public Consultation and Notification  32KB
• Staff Report PW15-09/LPS71-09 115KB