You have a right to be involved
Public Participation is a political principle or practice, and may also be recognised as a right (right to public participation). The terms Public Participation may be used interchangeably with the concept or practice of stakeholder engagement and/or popular participation.
Generally Public Participation seeks and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision. The principle of Public Participation holds that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-