 Participatory budgeting rule

Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic process through which community members deliberatively decide how to allocate parts of a public budget. The main goal is to give citizens a direct say in the budgeting process, fostering transparency, accountability, and civic engagement. The basic rules and steps often involved in participatory budgeting include: 1. **Citizen Engagement**: Residents are invited to participate, ensuring a broad representation of community members. This often involves meetings, workshops, or online platforms.