Data

General Issues
Governance & Political Institutions
Specific Topics
Constitutional Reform
Location
Berkeley
United States
Scope of Influence
National
Links
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/california-constitution-center/events/congress-icelands-democracy/
Start Date
End Date
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Research
Approach
Informal engagement by intermediaries with political authorities
Co-governance
Spectrum of Public Participation
Involve
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Targeted Demographics
Experts
Elected Public Officials
Appointed Public Servants
Legality
Yes
Facilitators
Yes
Facilitator Training
Professional Facilitators
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Formal Testimony
Ask & Answer Questions
Information & Learning Resources
Written Briefing Materials
Participant Presentations
Expert Presentations
Decision Methods
Voting
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Type of Organizer/Manager
Academic Institution
Type of Funder
Academic Institution
Non-Governmental Organization
Evidence of Impact
Yes
Implementers of Change
Elected Public Officials
Appointed Public Servants
Experts

CASE

2017 Congress on Iceland's Democracy

General Issues
Governance & Political Institutions
Specific Topics
Constitutional Reform
Location
Berkeley
United States
Scope of Influence
National
Links
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/california-constitution-center/events/congress-icelands-democracy/
Start Date
End Date
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Research
Approach
Informal engagement by intermediaries with political authorities
Co-governance
Spectrum of Public Participation
Involve
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Targeted Demographics
Experts
Elected Public Officials
Appointed Public Servants
Legality
Yes
Facilitators
Yes
Facilitator Training
Professional Facilitators
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Formal Testimony
Ask & Answer Questions
Information & Learning Resources
Written Briefing Materials
Participant Presentations
Expert Presentations
Decision Methods
Voting
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Type of Organizer/Manager
Academic Institution
Type of Funder
Academic Institution
Non-Governmental Organization
Evidence of Impact
Yes
Implementers of Change
Elected Public Officials
Appointed Public Servants
Experts

A Berkeley Constitutional Center Event bringing scholars together to discuss the ten-year process of constitutional reform. Organizing as a mock legislative body, participants developed, debated, and decided on concrete action proposals for moving forward.

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Problems and Purpose

After nearly ten years, Iceland's process of participatory constitutional reform has recieved an enourmous amount of feedback from all sectors of society. The Berkeley Law Constitutional Center brought together a number of scholars to translate the participatory discussion into concrete action proposals the Icelandic government can use going forward. By organizing the even as a mock legislative session, participants were able to simulate the national policy-drafting process to develop, debate, and decide on proposals for Iceland's future. 

Background History and Context

Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities

Participant Recruitment and Selection

Methods and Tools Used

The event was organized as a mock legislative session loosely following Robert's Rules of Order. It was chaired by Dr. David A. Carrillo, founding Executive Director of the Berkeley Constitution Center. 

What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

Analysis and Lessons Learned

See Also

Robert's Rules of Order 

Icelandic National Assembly 2009 

Icelandic National Forum 2010 

Icelandic Constitutional Council 2011 

References

California Constitution Center, "A Congress on Iceland's Democracy Jun 2017," Berkeley Law University of California, https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/california-constitution-center/events/congress-icelands-democracy/

External Links

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