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Representative Democracy (How Associations Communicate With Members…
Representative Democracy
Responsibility of Representatives
Communicate with the people they represent
Share the voices of the people they represent
Consider the needs and ideas of everyone
To reply to the requests that they recieve
Be prepared to explain the decisions they have made
Attend all meetings
Have a website or e-mail that is easily accessible for communication
Role of Representatives
make decisions
Bring ideas of others to meetings etc.
Speak on behalf of the people they represent
Meet with the people they represent and listen to their ideas
The Purpose of Associations
To represent the needs of their members
To gather people of a 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 improve living conditions for the group they represent
How Associations Make Decisions
They might hold an Annual General Meeting
Every member may be aloud to vote on certain issues
Representatives are elected to lead and make decisions
How Associations Communicate With Members
Public website with information about the association
E-mail with represenatives
Meetings (personal contact)
A physical building or center where people can come to meet or get information
Newspaper/Magazine
Newsletter or information bulletin sent to members
Events
TV program