A public search is any set of criteria a user has specified to search a log for specific records and has saved for future use as a search. Users can specify search criteria, give the criteria a name, and save it. The search then becomes available on their Tasks and business process log pages under the Filtered By button. In addition, users can make searches available to other users by making them public. Administrators with "Manage Public Searches" permissions can delete, change status, and transfer ownership of public searches created by any user.