Online surgeries

Description:
Web applications specifically designed to support elected representatives to engage with the citizens they represent.

eParticipation areas:

• Campaigning
• Electioneering

Stage policy cycle: All stages are applicable but particularly the agenda setting for new policy and the evaluation stage where the need for a major change in policy has been highlighted.


Specials:
If registration is required care should be taken not to make the process too onerous and time consuming. Other comments as for the above tools apply


Channel:
To allow a sophisticated interaction and to assure efficiency, a PC is the only feasible channel.

Evaluation:
Need to ensure involvement of the community and other stakeholders in assessing the effectiveness.

Additions:
http://www.derekwyattmp.co.uk/pages/home.asp?i_PageID=1810 http://annmckechinmp.net/online-surgery.htm