Spectrum of Public ParticipationIAP2’s Spectrum of Public Participation was designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public’s role in any public participation process. The Spectrum is used internationally, and it is found in public participation plans around the world.International Association for Public ParticipationIAP2_c59fc5a6-beae-4522-93ed-cd72d8e2d978_986d338c-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bddTo assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public’s role in any public participation process._986d3490-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bddPublic ParticipationP2InformationProvide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities and/or solutions._986d3530-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bdd1Promise to the public: We will keep you informed. _986d35b2-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bddConsultationObtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions. _986d362a-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bdd2Promise to the public: We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision._986d36ac-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bddInvolvementWork directly with the public throughout the process to ensure that public concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered. _986d3846-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bdd3Promise to the public: We will work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are directly reflected in the alternatives developed and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision. _986d38c8-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bddCollaborationPartner with the public in each aspect of the decision including the development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution._986d40e8-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bdd4Promise to the public: We will look to you for advice and innovation in formulating solutions and incorporate your advice and recommendations into the decisions to the maximum extent possible. _986d4156-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bddEmpowermentPlace final decision making in the hands of the public._986d4157-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bdd5Promise to the public: We will implement what you decide. _986d47d2-ca57-11e4-b8ad-f8413efa8bdd2018-11-122020-04-16https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iap2.org/resource/resmgr/pillars/Spectrum_8.5x11_Print.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net