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Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027
Public bodies & institutions · Choosing between policy options
Every stakeholder has commissioned its own evidence.
An independent options appraisal that all stakeholders can see was done fairly, so the decision-maker can defend the choice.
§ 01The evaluation question
What the evaluator is asked.
“Which policy option best meets the stated objectives, on the evidence, and at what cost?”
(The question)
Commissioned by. Ministry, regulator, city authority
When. Before a policy decision
Usual protocol. C · Public-interest or affected-person review
§ 02What is examined
The evidence, and the output.
The evidence
Material reviewed, and what was not available, is always stated.
- Objectives and criteria
- Evidence for each option
- Stakeholder submissions
- Costs, risks and distributional effects
A transparent comparison with reasons
A reasoned view. The decision stays with you.
- It will not: making the policy decision
§ 03Depth and time
Usually: Evaluation Panel.
Two or three evaluators from different disciplines. Typical time: Four to eight weeks.
§ 04Your version
Every case is different. Frame yours.
§ 05Related