Case Studies
In Ohio, consensus based processes have been used to address environmental, health care and social services issues, among others. Recent examples include: revisions to the operating rules for the state's "brownfield" redevelopment or Voluntary Action Program, the development of administrative rules to govern the state's large livestock program and recommendations for revisions to the state's child support system and adult care facilities. For more information about specific applications of consensus based processes to public policy questions, review the case studies below, or contact the Commission.
All documents are in pdf format.
Building Consensus in Northeast Ohio:
Portage County Negotiates Storm Water Regulations -
July 2006
HB 141 Large Livestock in Ohio: A Facilitated Rule Making Process for
the Ohio Department of Agriculture - 2002
HB 354 Do Not Resuscitate: A Facilitated Rule Making Process for the Ohio Department of Health - 1999
Using Facilitated Negotiation to Enhance Political Decision Making,
Dispute Resolution Magazine - Fall 1997
The Consensus Industry, Governing Magazine - January 1997
Ohio Consumers Avoid Litigation, Save Millions, Consensus Magazine
April 1992
Last Minute Mediation Saves New Sports Complex, Consensus Magazine,
July 1990
Greater Cleveland Roundtable Racial Unity Program, Program for Community Problem Solving - 1990
The Community Development Strategy Group Program for Community Problem Solving - 1990
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