The community is an entity and community cohesion can be relied upon. People adhere to agreements. Rural communities are different to urban dwellers who are not required to participate in service provision other than being employed and paying. People make meaningful contributions in group or public settings. People know what they want and need.
Group processes are a valid technique to prioritise needs.
The people who are able to make good contributions are willing to play the games of facilitators. The product of a good participative process will be sustainable. People are willing to give up leisure time for voluntary activities for the community good. Properly advertising a meeting means that the appropriate people will attend. People want to participate.