GovCamp, GCAU, How to use technology to improve engagement with citizens. Participatory Budgeting project conducted by PAUL MCLEAY MP in 2009.

1. Deliberative Democracy
Participatory Budgeting
Paul McLeay

3. Stimulus envy?

6. Criteria
• Applicants should demonstrate how their project will
deliver positive results for their community, through job
creation and community, social, recreational or
environmental outcomes.
• Applications from local councils will require a
commitment of matching funding by the council.
• Projects must be ready to commence by late 2009 and be
completed before the end of December 2010.
• Applications for funding under the partnership open on 22
June and close on 10 August 2009

7. Approval
• Members of Parliament will:
– Invite applications from local councils and community
groups within their electoral districts.
– Provide comments and recommendations on the
suitability and priority of eligible proposals within their
electoral districts for the Premiers consideration.
• The Department of Premier and Cabinet will make
recommendations to the Premier based on the
assessment criteria and information provided by
Members of Parliament.

8. Never get between an angry mob and a pile of
money…

9. Politicians giving out $$$

10. More people the better…

24. What do you like more than
money?