One of the most critical elements of a successful planning or plan implementation effort is public participation.

Public Participation
Public Participation Chapter 4 from the Plan Commission Handbook
Crafting an Effective Plan for Public Participation
Enhancing Involvement in Community Planning Using Incentives
Comprehensive Planning and Citizen Participation from UW-Extension Publications
Using Visioning in a Comprehensive Planning Process from UW-Extension Publications
Building Our Future: A Guide to Community Visioning from UW-Extension Publications

Open Meetings
Wisconsin Open Meetings Law – Fact Sheet #1 from the Local Government Center
Wisconsin Open Meetings Law – Compliance Guide from the Wisconsin Department of Justice
Public Records
The Wisconsin Public Records Law – Fact Sheet #7 from the Local Government Center
Wisconsin Public Records Law – Compliance Guide from the Wisconsin Department of Justice

Ethics
Ethics & Conflicts of Interest—FAQs from the Local Government Center
Ethical Principles in Planning from the American Planning Association