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Key Stakeholder Groups Although the sustainability advisory board is designed to be inclusive and to represent a diversity of constituency groups. it is often necessary to reach out to additional stakeholder groups directly to ensure that they have the opportunity to contribute their ideas and have their voices heard. This will allow for greater participation and buy-in and ensure that groups representing specific interests are able to contribute to the process. The meetings should not only include environmental advocacy groups but also other active interest groups, even if they do not typically work on sustainability issues. These meet- ings can be held with individual groups or with a number of groups who are interested in similar issues. g g P g p Their feedback and insight should be documented and disseminated to the advisory board and interde- partmental team and their ideas should be incorporated into the plan. General Public . * r ' 241% .'" - •,.. To create a fully inclusive and . �, ... transparent process, the public- . a i iiir .-- at-large should have the opportu- , ► % a nity to provide input into the plan through a variety of outlets. These fi can include public meetings, �a'► k. smaller meetings with key stakeiv Or - holder groups, a website for pub ir 4114 - lic comment, and online forums. In addition to asking the public for '' their input, local governments can also use public meetings as an .- . "-". ` opportunity to educate the public '14.0%ite- .3 "; y about the challenges the locality • faces, sustainability issues, and .r climate change. Public meet- ? ings can be a great way to start '4k • a dialogue about how individuals . 4 As i can make a difference by making s 1 j, - � ` t A ` small changes and more informed decisions; meetings can also pre- e �' s' pare them for any major transfor mative measures that may come .. 1 _ out of the plan. External Experts External experts, such as local universities, nonprofits, or consultants, may ba tapper; io help with specific sections of the plan or to provide overall support or advice. Local governments are encouraged to seek academic partners to aid in the development of their sustainability plan, particularly if it comple- ments the institution's existing research programs. Many local governments have also been able to solicit pro-bono assistance from local research institutions or consultants. Some local governments may elect to hire a consultant to help develop the plan or to provide a rigorous analysis to support certain aspects of the plan. Regardless of the level of external support a local government receives, it is necessary for the government to take full ownership of the planning process and the measures in the plan. All measures in the plan should be vetted internally to ensure that they are implementable and supported by the relevant departments.