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Representative Democracy (How Associations Communicate with Members…
Representative Democracy
The Purpose of Associations
To represent the needs of their members
To gather people of specific community and to support and inspire them
To provide a voice to its members to be heard
To defend the rights of their members
To help its members participate in government policy and decisions
To help living conditions for the group they represent
How Associations Communicate with Members
Public website with information about the association
Meetings (personal contact)
Email with representatives
A physical building or center were people can come to meet or get information
Newspaper/magazine
Newsletter or information bulletin sent to members
TV program
Events
Responsibility of Representatives
Communicate with who they represent
Share the voices of the people the represent
Share the voices of the people they represent
To reply to the request that they receive
Be prepared to explain the decision they have made
Have a website or email that is easily accessible for communication
Attend all meetings
Role of Representatives
Make Decisions
Bring ideas of others to meetings, etc.
Meet with people they represent and listen to their ideas
Speak on behalf the people they represent
How Associations make Decisions
They might hold and annual general meeting
Every member may be allowed to vote on certain issues
Representatives are elected to lead and make decisions