Local Authorities have a duty to make their citizens more aware of decisions that will affect them. Yet often communities remain reticent to engage and participate in the local decision-making process. So, how can local governance become more inclusive and accountable, when the masses simply don't seem interested? Public involvement in democratic processes has never been a hotter issue.
Involving citizens in the running of the community is the most powerful tool that digital technology can offer democracy. With Cognite's Report and Decision Tracking tool (RDT), tracking issues of interest, accessing council information and having a say in local government has never been easier.
RDT is a
committee management system that helps councils coordinate their cabinet and committee management activities. By enabling councillors, local government officers and the public to view, comment on and discuss issues as part of the decision making process, RDT is a critical component of open government.
RDT allows local authorities to demonstrate their commitment to open, transparent and inclusive government, while reducing the costs traditionally associated with the management and publication of reports, minutes and other information resources.