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representative democracy (how associations communicate with members…
representative democracy
role of representatives
make decisions
bring the ideas of others to meetings etc.
speak on behalf of their people
meetings with people they represent and listen to their ideas
purpose of associations
to represent the needs of their members
to gather people of a specific community 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
responsibility of representative
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 request that they receive
be prepared to explain the decisions that you have made
attend all meetings
have a website or email that is easily accessible for communication
how associations make decisions
they might hold an annual general meeting
every member may be allowed to vote on certain issues
representatives are elected to lead and make decisions
how associations communicate with members
public website with information about association
email with representatives
meetings (personal contact)
physical building or centre were people can come to meet or get information
newspaper/magazine
newsletter or information bulletin sent to members
TV program
events