"participatory governance"

This item discusses the city's ongoing efforts to increase citizen participation in municipal decision-making processes.

This item addresses the administrative and procedural aspects of implementing participatory governance initiatives within the city's operations.

Council authorized the transfer of a $400,000 budget from the Citizen Interaction Service to the new Gatineau Public Participation Office, effective January 1, 2027, to support public participation frameworks.

Council authorized the creation of the position of President of the Gatineau Public Participation Office and approved a pilot project for citizen assemblies to deepen public deliberation on municipal issues.

This item presents the final recommendations regarding the 'Sector Assembly' model for participatory governance. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to increase citizen involvement in municipal decision-making.

This item presents the final recommendations for an 'Internal Expertise Hub' to support the city's participatory governance initiatives. This hub will provide the necessary resources and knowledge to facilitate citizen engagement.

This item proposes amendments to the city's charter to formally integrate the new participatory governance models. This is a significant step in codifying how citizens can influence municipal policy.

This item presents the final recommendations regarding the 'Right of Initiative', which allows citizens to propose items for the council's agenda. This is a key component of the city's participatory governance strategy.

Council mandates the administration to study the creation of 'sector assemblies' (assemblées de secteur) in Gatineau, modeled after neighborhood councils in Quebec City and Laval, to enhance citizen participation in municipal affairs.

Council mandates the administration to propose a mandate and organizational structure for an internal expertise hub for public participation within the Citizen Interaction Department, aiming to institutionalize and strengthen local expertise in this area.

Council mandates the administration to begin the process of amending the City of Gatineau Charter to create an independent Public Participation Office. The administration will also prepare the financial framework for this office for the 2026 budget cycle.

Council mandates the administration to develop the necessary documents to implement a 'citizen right of initiative' in public consultation, allowing the public to demand public participation processes on important or innovative issues.