Public Engagement definition

Public Engagement means different things to different people; you will see this in the wide variety of activities described in this publication. We find the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement’s definition helpful which states that public engagement is:
Public Engagement means direct interaction with members of the public for the purpose of sharing information, increasing awareness or obtaining feedback or input related to a specific topic or subject relating to visiting or living in Banff. Examples include Town initiatives such as public education on waste diversion tactics for households, input on Town policies, Parks Canada interpretive activities on wildlife, and not-for-profit community group activities. These may exist within a larger Special Event or constitute a distinct Special Event.
Public Engagement means the EAO’s public engagement on an Application as identified in the Amendment Procedures;

Examples of Public Engagement in a sentence

  • The Public Engagement Plan will be finalized early in the process and will detail the timeframes for these activities.

  • HOURLY RATES Title Hourly Rate Director / Senior Review $250 Associate Director / Engineer $225 Senior Consultant $200 Consultant $175 Project Analyst / Specialist $150 Project Resource Analyst $130 Clerical / Support $110 TERMS Public Engagement services are invoiced on a monthly basis.


More Definitions of Public Engagement

Public Engagement means sharing your research conclusions and outcomes with the public. The 'public' includes individuals and groups who do not currently have a formal relationship with a higher education institution (HEI) through teaching, research or knowledge transfer (HEFCE).
Public Engagement means a meeting that is not a duly convened meeting for purposes of conducting business and making motions; it is merely a meeting at which some or all Council members may attend for purposes of discussing a topic or topic and obtaining feedback from OKIB membership;
Public Engagement means activities of artistic inquiry and/or audience participation that deepen an artist's connection with community and site while stimulating reflection and idea generation as it relates to the project or artwork's objectives. Artistic inquiry means research, data gathering, and other activities that inform the Project. Examples include, but are not limited to, observations of Site and local community, and personal interaction with community members, such as formal and informal interviews or conversations, to glean impressions of the community's culture and habits, and important issues facing the community.
Public Engagement means the process of having a purposeful dialogue between the Municipality and the Public to discuss and gain an understanding of emerging opportunities and issues, and to involve the Public by clarifying issues, identifying alternatives, or partnering in decision making.
Public Engagement has the meaning given in Section 3.13 [Public Engagement] of Schedule 12 [Communications and Engagement].
Public Engagement means bringing together HE specialists and non-specialists to develop new channels of communication and mutual understanding. The 'public' includes individuals and groups who do not currently have a formal relationship with an HEI through teaching, research or the existing programmes of community or business engagement.” http://www.hefce.ac.uk/econsoc/buscom/bpe/8.3 Examples of Public Engagement Activities
Public Engagement means public engagement facilitated through one, or a combination of, the following means: written correspondence, the internet including an on-line survey, in-person or virtual meetings where public participation is on the agenda;