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Public Participation Guide: Foundational Skills Capacity Matrix

Not all members of the public participation team are required to have all the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for successful public participation. The key is to assess overall capacity of the team and ensure that the team as a whole has sufficient expertise, knowledge, and experience. 
 

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