Public Solutions System Principles

Transparency and Accountability

Decisions take place in the public eye.

Equity and Inclusiveness

All interests who are needed and willing contribute to solution.

Effectiveness and Efficiency

Solutions are tested to make sure they make practical sense.

Responsiveness

Public concerns are authentically addressed.

Forum Neutrality

Different perspectives are welcome; the process itself has no bias.

Consensus-Based

Decisions are made through consensus rather than majority rule.