PLCP Procedural Compliance
Regularly implements consultations in accordance with the main tenets of the policy goes beyond compliance and advocates consultations within government and outside of it, builds long term capacity that is sustainable and situates PLCP in the good governance practices.
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Civic Engagement
Levels
Identifies and adheres to legal requirements of PLCP
Understands the legal framework of the Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy (PLCP), 2014
Comprehends the importance of PLCP, from a citizen perspective
Proposes to undergo regular training to improve the consultation process
Gathers information on organisations which may provide support in the consultation process (such as Gram Vaani, Civis, MKSS
Answers citizens and stakeholders' concerns
Identifies opportunities for public consultation at the draft legislation stage
Conveys the importance of democratic participation and addresses citizens and stakeholders' queries on public consultations
Develops modules based on their experience in public consultation and the associated gaps, which can be shared with peers
Discusses collaboration with non-governmental organisations regularly
Influences and mentors on PLCP and the process of public consultation
Allocates resources required for consultations
Reviews and addresses the procedural gaps in the creation of a constructive dialogue mechanism for the stakeholders
Organises regular mentorship sessions for peers to conduct effective public consultation
Establishes mutual trust and support between the government and the non-governmental organisations on the consultative process (through roundtables, workshops & seminars)
Involves other organisations to expand the scope of the consultation process
Improves consultation compliance of PLCP regularly through their work in their Department/Ministry
Negotiates the various com recommendations.
Instils the convention of continuous public consultation with peers (through activities such as consultation day)
Encourages other departments to identify organisations that can assist in the consultation process and create pathways of communication for them
Advances inclusive public consultation ethos/practices
Champions the cause of sharing the collected feedback to the stakeholders
Advances public consultation by adopting novel processes to reach out to marginalised citizens & communities for feedback (such as general meetings, Lok Sunwais/Public Hearings, and mohalla meetings)
Motivates peers and subordinates to institutionalise public consultation for all government policies and legislation
Cultivates working relationships with multiple non-governmental organisations to reach out to communities for feedback and suggestions