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The Self Government Communications Strategy has been formulated on the following guiding principles:
· Communication processes must be clear and known to all members;· Wherever possible, communication must be purposeful and timely, particularly in relation to the consultation and decision making of its member nations;
· Wherever possible, communication must be open, honest and frank;· In general, relevant information will be available on an open basis; and only in exceptional cases (i.e. to preserve confidentiality), is it not made available;
· Communication is a two way process. It is not just a question of messages being passed from the Secretariat to the First Nations members; upward and horizontal communications are equally important;· Effective communication increasingly depends on information systems which must be easy to use, accessible, quick and reliable;
· The Secretariat must communicate effectively within itself and with the communities which it serves;Decision making and organizational structures will support effective communication wherever possible by, for example, ensuring accountability and clear outcomes.