Government
Involvement
Requires Citizen
Involvement
Good Government is one that provides transparency and inclusion.
In effect a simple method to improve the governmental processes and create healthy, thriving communities.
Components of Good Government Practices
How Government Process Should Work:
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Inclusive – brings more voices to the discussion
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Analytic – fact and evidence based
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Financially sound – uses public funds responsibly
Public Government Best Practices:
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Involves community stakeholders – who participates?
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Defines the problem together – what, precisely, is the problem we are trying to solve?
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Identifies potential solutions – how might we solve the problem?
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Defines costs and benefits to potential solutions – how much will our potential solutions cost in time, money, etc?
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Selects optimum solution collaboratively – debate and discussion is encouraged.
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Determines effectiveness – how will we define and measure results?
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Iterates to improve outcomes – measures outcomes and adjusts approach as needed.
The way our
government should work!
Good policy should not be placed ahead of politics. Analysis and inclusive public participation is the goal.
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Define the problem
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Don't start with a preconceived “fix” in mind
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Don't commit to a specific outcome
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Work towards the best possible community solution
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Think creatively to solve the communities problems
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Collaborate and communicate effectively
