Burgerbudget Traject

What it does

This skill helps policymakers and civil servants design robust citizen participation processes, such as participatory budgeting (burgerbudget) or neighborhood initiatives. It generates a comprehensive conceptual playbook including legal rules, process phases, selection criteria, communication strategies, and monitoring frameworks.

Problem it solves

Most participation projects fail due to "participation fatigue," lack of transparency, or unclear boundaries. This tool prevents these pitfalls by enforcing "scope honesty" (don't ask for input on what's already decided) and ensuring that feasibility checks are transparently motivated. It avoids the "usual suspects" trap by building in representativeness monitoring from day one.

Supported frameworks

The skill is designed with European municipal standards in mind (specifically the Flemish local government context) and adheres to GDPR minimal data principles. It structures the process across five critical stages: Scoping, Regulation, Phasing, Inclusivity Monitoring, and Political Commitment.

Why use this skill

Unlike a generic AI prompt, this skill is purpose-built with a deep understanding of public administration nuances. It forces the agent to consider "ticking time bombs" like future maintenance costs of citizen projects, election-year restrictions, and digital divide barriers. You don't just get a list of ideas; you get a legally-defensible, politically-sound project blueprint.