Convening a community advisory committee: Structure and moderation

Convening a community advisory committee: Structure and moderation

A structure to empower participants Putting together an advisory committee seems like a simple process, and it can be, but API took a nuanced approach in Pittsburgh. To ensure a diverse array of voices throughout the city, we selected 11 individuals representing nine different neighborhoods. In taking this approach, we adapted a model developed by Oaklandside, a hyperlocal newsroom that has used advisory committees for years. Each monthly commit…