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richard

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richard 9 months ago
Part of the solution is knowing your stakeholders. One size does not fit all. Each agency and it leaders and outreach staff at all levels should know who their stakeholders are and develop a strategy for the most effective way to reach them. They should know when it is just information they need or a higher level of involvement.
richard 9 months ago
As a recently retired federal employee I can agree in part if not carefully implemented the costs could exceed the benefit. However this can to easily be used as an excuse not to change. Two areas need to be looked at one as the previous commenter has suggested new technologies and practices if well implemented can facilitate open government. Secondly just looking at the cost of the processing the paper work does not tell the whole story. To do this well the whole system needs to be considered, what are the outcomes to be considered and the stakeholders (taxpayers)needs and ultimately that is who we work for.
richard 9 months ago
Both the APA and Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)need a review. As currently interpreted by many agencies it makes it difficult to implement a collaborative governance model. Both are frequently used a reasons not to collaborate. It may not take a revision of the law but certainly an in depth analysis to determine if barriers to collaboration are created by the law and which are regulatory, policy or agency culture. The Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution did a FACA review with recommendations a few years ago that would be a good starting place. The same can be done for APA. This should not be difficult and if legislative changes are needed it gives congress a starting place. If we are serious about collaborative governance these issues must be addressed.