Which small-group format would be most appropriate for the following situation? A large sporting event is coming to town. Key members of the community have come to discuss how best to plan and prepare for the event. The public has been allowed to sit in the audience for the discussion.

Key members of the community have come to discuss how best to plan and prepare for the event. I would say this is the most appropriate answer as it would most likely result in successful planning of such a big event since key members of the community suggests they would be the people who are most ant aware of the issues in the community and that they have become key members by providing leadership in important community events.