Citizen advisory boards and their influence on local decision-makers

Marlene K. Rebori

Community Development, 2011, vol. 42, issue 1, 84-96

Abstract: Fourteen citizen advisory boards (CABs) in one Nevada community were assessed over a three-year period to determine their efficacy at influencing local decision-makers. Efficacy was measured regarding actual influence over decisions as well as perception of effectiveness among advisory board members. Using a mixed methods approach that included board member surveys, analyzing meeting minutes and interviews with staff planners; results indicate CABs are highly effective at influencing local decision-makers. However, factors that influence local decision-makers are more aligned with the reasonableness and scope of the CAB comments, rather than issues of low controversy or neighborhood level concerns as past research has indicated.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2010.505294

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