Why Open Government

The Importance of Open Government

Open Government is important to both government and the communities that they represent.

For communities, open government delivers;

1. A closer understanding of government decision processes
2. Information on how government operates
3. An acceptable process for community input into government decisions
4. Closer involvement in decisions affecting personal well being

For government, open government delivers;

1. Informed community input to all decisions (affecting community life style),
2. Community input (and involvement) in all important council decisions,
3. Community feedback of outcomes,
4. Community involvement in delivering outcomes,
5. Community gratitude,
6. Community approval and support