Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop communication objectives
- The target audience is identified.
- Relevant and appropriate media are identified and assessed in accordance with council requirements and audience needs.
- Relevance of existing materials and activities is assessed based on changing communication needs and organisational policies.
- Communication objectives are determined and integrated into council strategies and priorities.
- Prepare a communication plan
- The elements of a communication plan are determined in accordance with council requirements.
- Forms of communications are evaluated in relation to communication objectives.
- Promotions are evaluated for inclusion in the communication plan.
- Objectives of the communication plan are developed and evaluated for cost effectiveness and for effectiveness.
- Communication plan is prepared in accordance with council requirements.
- Implement the communication plan
- Resources required to complete the communication activities are obtained.
- Responsibilities and functions are allocated to relevant personnel.
- Communication materials are developed to suit purpose of the communication activity and requirements of the audience.
- Professional assistance in the development of materials is sought as appropriate.
- Communication is paced and sequenced to meet a range of requirements and types of audience.
- Review and report on the communication plan