A public meeting is a gathering where anyone from the community can participate and voice their opinions or concerns about a certain topic. Full definition
Part of his role was to speak at public meetings about the project. (politifact.com)
That topic is being discussed in a series of public meetings in the coming weeks. (news.wbfo.org)
Her office mailed notices and held public meetings about the zoo, but some residents felt they had not been adequately consulted. (articles.chicagotribune.com)