It has been determined that a decision-making process that takes the following values into account is more likely to be successful, adopted and sustainable in the long term:
- Based on the belief that people who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.
- Includes a commitment to the public that their input will influence the decision.
- Promotes sustainable decisions by recognizing and reflecting the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers.
- Seeks and facilitates the participation of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision.
- Takes into account the views of participants in the design of participation methods.
- Provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.
- Informs participants of the impact of their input on the decision.