When to Engage
Engage Owatonna is committed to engaging the community in the following situations:
To inform a decision or action through community input
To help identify community needs and aspirations
When the community has raised or expressed an interest or concern
When there is a high-risk matter impacting the community
In the engagement planning process, consideration is given to the complexity of the decision and the optimal time needed for people to respond. Each engagement process is considered on its individual basis and merit.
To ensure a successful outreach process, careful consideration is given to the appropriate tools and timing for the project or decision. While community engagement will not replace the final power of the decision makers, it is invaluable in the way it enhances the capacity to make well-informed decisions on behalf of the community.
