Introduction
Prince Musaid bin Abdulrahman University places the highest priority on e-participation, as it allows beneficiaries to express themselves freely, submit suggestions, and share opinions on topics within the University's remit. The University also ensures the privacy of beneficiaries' information.
The University monitors and reviews all contributions before publication to comply with relevant official laws and improve the quality of dialogue, while respecting full freedom of participation and providing everyone with the opportunity to make their voices heard by officials.
The University reserves the full right to publish or delete contributions that it considers contrary to its policy or to the laws applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concerning interaction and participation on official websites, without any obligation to do so. Neither the University nor its employees or representatives shall be legally liable for the consequences of publishing comments or observations through its electronic channels.
Purpose
To enable beneficiaries to be part of the decision making process, Prince Musaid bin Abdulrahman University, believing in the importance of beneficiary participation and listening to their opinions and ideas that support all projects and initiatives adopted by the University now and in the future, allows visitors to its website and all its social media channels to submit their best suggestions, information, and constructive opinions aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
E-Participation Terms and Controls
- Contributions must comply with the laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Contributions must be serious, objective, and concise.
- Personal data, such as names, contact details, and addresses, must never be published.
- Contributions must be expressed in clear language.
- University systems must not be misused in ways that adversely affect their performance, response speed, or continuity.
- Offensive or immoral expressions must never be used.
E-Participation Objectives
- Promote transparency regarding information of interest to beneficiaries through surveys, blogs, polls, and the publication of results from all these channels.
- Provide multiple e-participation channels and facilitate their use by providing direct links and a comprehensive description of each.
- Strengthen beneficiaries' role in increasing interaction and participation in decision-making and in improving and enhancing the quality of government services.
Stages of E-Participation in Decision-Making
Stage One: Presenting the Topic:
The University publishes topics for its target audience or the general public and invites e-participation in decision-making through:
- The website.
- Its account on the X platform.
- Media outlets.
Stage Two: Collecting Electronic Contributions:
- When a topic is presented, you may share your opinion in accordance with the controls and provisions stated above.
- Once the specified participation period ends, the University closes contributions on that topic.
Stage Three: Analyzing Contributions:
At this stage, contributions are sorted and analyzed, and suitable contributions are used in decision-making and policy formulation.
Stage Four: Announcing the Decision:
At this stage, the action taken is announced on the topic page, with appropriate responses to the most prominent contributions provided wherever possible.