It is difficult to categorically declare that any one method the best. The most appropriate techniques for public participation are likely to be hybrids of more traditional methods(Smith et 1997 A potentially effective approach to participation may be to complement one mechanism with another what(Fiorino 1990) such as using a survey to clarify the bases of disagreement on issues prior to a series of public meetings or using a series of citizens' advisory committees to add balance and depth to policymakers might learn in public meetings.