The focus: a manual for citizen participation in municipalities
The focus: a manual for citizen participation in municipalities
Wuppertal, Deutschland - Markt Piesting lit up with an important decision: Erich Albrechtovitz was elected as the new mayor at the most recent council meeting. Albrechtowitz has set itself the goal of actively involving the citizens in the municipal processes. "Committees have the opportunity to involve a citizens' advisory board. This can also lead individual projects. A citizen advisory board must not be on any list of voters," said Albrechtovitz and thus the framework for a new and transparent coexistence in politics, such as Noen reported.
new manual for citizens' councils
In parallel to these developments, the “More Democracy” association has published an excellent guide to facilitate the organization of municipal citizens' councils. Under the title "Organize municipal councils - manual for the way from the first idea to the implementation of the recommendations", the manual offers valuable guidelines for initiatives and municipalities. The reports of Citizens' Council The entire process of the Bürgerrat organization is discussed, which is a welcome support for everyone involved.The manual emphasizes that citizen councils represent an experimental field, which is characterized by an informal approach, in contrast to more formal structures such as citizens' petitions. It promises a comprehensive approach to the preparation and follow-up of such councils, which can be crucial for the successful implementation of recommendations. The manual was developed on the basis of the experience of over 40 experts who were involved in various roles in Citizens' Council processes. This practical expertise combined with scientific knowledge gives the manual a unique added value and gives an impetus to a new chapter of citizen participation in politics.
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