diff --git a/both/models/party.model.ts b/both/models/party.model.ts
index 5b206107e..2526c1191 100644
--- a/both/models/party.model.ts
+++ b/both/models/party.model.ts
@@ -4,5 +4,6 @@ export interface Party extends CollectionObject {
   name: string;
   description: string;
   location: string;
-  owner?: string; 
+  owner?: string;
+  public: boolean;
 }