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Basics of Public Engagement

Basics of Public Engagement

Included here are brief descriptions of public engagement terms, a description of potential benefits and hints for making an effective case for involving residents and others in local public decisions and actions.

Why Involve the Public?

Local agencies benefit when they engage the public in the civic and political life of their communities.Read more »

What Exactly Is Public Engagement?

There are many terms that describe the involvement of the public in civic and political life.Read more »

Principles of Local Government Public Engagement

The Institute for Local Government’s Collaborative Governance Initiative has developed the following ten principles to serve as helpful indicators of effective and ethical public engagement practice by local governments. These principles may also help guide city, county and other local officials in the design of public engagement processes and strategies.Read more »

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Planning Public Engagement: Key Questions for Local Officials

Learn key questions that help shape effective public engagement plans.Read more »

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Beyond the Usuals: Ideas to Encourage Broader Public Involvement in Your Community

 Learn how to bring a broader representation of decision-makers to the table to help with challenges facing your community.Read more »

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Collaborative Governance Initiative (Public Engagement)

  • Basics of Public Engagement
  • Best Practices
  • Broadening Participation in Public Engagement
  • Sustaining Public Involvement
  • CGI Issue Areas
  • CGI Case Stories
  • CGI Publications & Resources
  • Public Engagement News
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SPONSOR THANK YOU

The Institute is grateful to the James Irvine Foundation for its support of the Institute's Collaborative Governance Initiative Program.

A Local Official's Guide to Immigrant Civic Engagement

Insights and examples to help ensure greater public involvement of immigrant residents. Read more»

Planning Public Forums: Questions to Guide Local Officials

This publication provides practical steps to help local agencies build their capacity to use public forums effectively.

Civic Participation in California

Civic Participation is a compendium of articles that appeared in Western City magazine from July through December 2008.

National League of Cities Democratic Governance Panel

Drawing on case studies of successful projects, the Panel has explored ways to educate, involve, and mobilize citizens in a variety of events and initiatives.

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