Enhancing the Effectiveness of Public Hearings

Friday, 23 May 2008, 11:00 EST/15:00 GMT (90 minutes; $135)

Approved for 1.5 hrs AICP Certification Maintenance credits.

Public hearings are important mechanisms for reinforcing public accountability and transparency. But they're rarely the most effective means for gathering public input, in large measure because of how they're planned and executed. Learn how you can turn your next public hearing into a plus for all involved.

Participants in this 90-minute class will learn:

• An overview of the context of public hearings
• How to plan for the three stages of effective public hearings
• A six-step process for conducting public hearings effectively
• A review of select public participation strategies for enhancing public hearing processes and outcomes

Audience: P2P, NGO

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Beth Offenbacker

 

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