Name of code
Guide to Clear Government Communication for Municipalities [Handreiking Duidelijke Overheidscommunicatie voor gemeenten]
Originator of code
Association of Netherlands Municipalities [Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten] (VNG)
Country
The Netherlands
Original language
Dutch
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Public institutions
Main frame of accountability
Political
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-Mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
Yes
The Guide to Clear Government Communication for Municipalities was created by the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), the umbrella organisation of all municipalities in the Netherlands. The Guide aims to help municipalities improve communication with residents and entrepreneurs. First, the importance of clear communication is addressed. Second, the Guide provides information, tips, and tools on how to develop clear communication, how to communicate clearly with residents and entrepreneurs, and how to assess clear communication.
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