6. Transparent and accountable

  • The recruitment approach, speaker lists, agendas, learning materials and advisory group membership (if applicable) are openly published.

  • The process’s conclusions are published in full.

  • It is clear to everybody involved how the results from the process are intended to be used and how decision makers will use their contributions.

  • Decision makers publicly respond to the recommendations.

  • It is made clear, after the process, how the public input has had an impact.

Questions you should ask yourself to see if you meet this standard:
1Will the conclusions from the process be published publicly?
2Have I clearly communicated to all participants how the results from the process are intended to be used?
3Will decision makers publicly respond to the recommendations provided by the process?