To conduct the CIR, a panel of randomly-selected and demographically-balanced registered voters are brought together from across the state or region for four consecutive days to thoroughly study and fairly evaluate the ballot measure(s).
The citizen panel hears directly from advocates both for and against the ballot measure, as well as a range of policy experts. On the final day, the panel drafts a one-page Citizens Statement highlighting the most important findings about the ballot measure as a resource for their fellow voters.