About the Project

ROI is currently embarking on a 30 month project – the Rural Community Vitality Initiative. One component of this project is the development of a Rural Municipal Councillor Profile. To ensure a thorough report, ROI is reaching out to Councillors, Mayors, CAO's and Clerks. To share your perspective on municipal civic engagement, you can participate in:

1. Focus Group Discussions

2. A Short Phone Interview

Interviews and focus group discussions seek to identify where barriers to candidacy exist and to explore stories of successful civic engagement strategies being used today. Your perspectives will contribute to the broader narrative around rural municipal leadership development and civic engagement.

We will be conducting a limited number of interviews and focus groups. To be considered for participation, quickly fill out some RSVP information below.

These questions will be used to ensure a diverse representation of participants. Thank you for your interest in this project.

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* 1. Would you like to participate in a focus group?
- Focus groups will be no longer than a half day and organized regionally
- We will work with participants to find a suitable time and place for everyone
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided

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* 2. Would you like to participate in a telephone interview?
- Interviews will be no longer than one hour
- Interviews can be arranged any time of day to suit your schedule

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* 3. Please indicate the region in which you are located

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* 4. Please indicate the region in which you are located

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* 5. Name of your municipality:

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* 6. Please enter your email and/or phone number below:

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* 7. Which field below best describes your current role:

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* 8. Gender

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* 9. Age

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