GSA looking for input on ExpertNet platform draft concept
Tim Bonnemann shared this important announcement on the main NCDD listserv today…
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) requests input, comment, and ideas from the public on a draft concept for next-generation citizen consultation, namely a government-wide software tool and process to elicit expert public participation (working title “ExpertNet”). ExpertNet would tap the expertise of the public in a manageable and structured format. The goal of ExpertNet is to enable government officials to search for and communicate with citizens who have expertise on a topic, giving them the opportunity to participate in a public consultation relevant to their areas of interest and know-how, and pose questions to and interact with the public to receive useful, relevant, and manageable feedback.”
See the full announcement at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-30861.htm. Comments must be posted at http://expertnet.wikispaces.com or received via e-mail by January 7, 2011.
Here’s the announcement on the White House blog: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/08/designing-democracy-0