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REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY (Responsibility of Representatives (share the…
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
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
Role of Representatives
bring ideas of others to meetings etc.
make decisions
meet with the people they represent and listen to their ideas
speak on behalf of the people they represent
Responsibility of Representatives
share the voices of the people they represent
communicate with the people they represent
consider the needs and ideas of everyone
to reply to the requests that they receive
be prepared to explain the decisions they have made
attend all meetings
have a website or email that is easily accessible for communication
How Associations make decisions
they might hold a annual general meeting
every member may be allowed to vote on certain issues
representatives are elected to lead and make desicions
How Associations Communicate with Members
public website with information about the association
email with representaives
meetings (personal contact)
a physical building or center where people can come to meet
newspaper/magazine
newsletter or information bulletin sent to members
TV program