Public engagement | Metro Public Engagement Guide The guidance in the Public Engagement Guide is for Metro staff, the Metro Council, partners and the public. This core guide features three main sections and an appendix with additional information and resources for users of the guide. Some supplemental appendices are under development. Read the public engagement guide Many voices, better choices As a regional government, Metro’s work impacts parks and nature, land use, transportation, housing, waste and recycling, and arts and culture events through its venues. People make this work possible, from the residents that share their voice, the people who visit our venues, the community partners we collaborate with, the community leaders that advocate for change, and the many hands working to bring excellent services across Metro’s departments. It is truly a group effort. Each department at Metro provides unique services and they serve residents, businesses and visitors in different ways, including: community partnerships community advisory committees grants and sponsorships opportunities to weigh in on Metro Council decisions education programs customer support at Metro facilities, venues or parks. Guiding principles for meaningful public engagement Public participation is an essential part of Metro’s decision-making. Transparency about decision-making is fundamental to successful public service and includes communicating about project outcomes and the impact of community contributions to the process. Meaningful public engagement processes apply equity, diversity and inclusion strategies and tools to help identify and address the needs of impacted, underserved, and historically excluded communities. Engagement and communications are accessible, informative, timely and inclusive of a rich diversity of lived experiences and perspectives. Collaboration and capacity-building efforts with community-based organizations, programs, initiatives, and individuals that are impacted, underserved, or historically excluded are essential to address regional issues equitably. Intergovernmental collaboration, coordination, and consultation are essential to address regional issues holistically and efficiently. Evaluation of engagement activities during and after a project encourages responsiveness, growth and process improvement. Adaptive project timelines allow for meaningful engagement with the most impacted audiences early and throughout the project. Public Engagement Review Committee The Public Engagement Review Committee serves as a key component of Metro’s efforts to develop successful public engagement processes. The committee includes at least: three at-large community members, three staff or board members from local community organizations, and public involvement staff members from Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Learn more about the committee