To prepare for the meeting, the facilitator prepared a discussion guide to help the participants clearly identify problems with the current structure and proposed solutions. Recommendations Based on the participants discussion, the facilitator provided staff with a list of recommendations to ensure effective participation in the future. The Elmhurst Park District is evaluating the recommendations and drafting an implementation plan to address them. As the Elmhurst Park District learned, an evaluation of the advisory commissions effectiveness is vital. If you currently have advisory commissions you may want to go through a similar process to ensure that you are meeting the needs of the group and the needs of staff.
Advisory commissions provide a valuable resource for organizations seeking public input.