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"I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the
people themselves."
Thomas Jefferson, 1821 |
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Multnomah County Citizen Involvement Principles
(Resolution adopted by Board of Commissioners, November 10, 1995)
- Citizens should be involved early in planning, projects and policy development.
- The County and its departments and divisions should respond in a timely manner
to citizens input and should respect all perspectives and insights.
- Understanding County communications and processes respect and encourage citizen
participation.
- Citizen involvement is essential to the health of our county.
- Outreach efforts reflect the County's rich diversity.
- Active relationships with neighborhoods, community groups and other citizen
participation organizations promotes on-going dialogue with citizens.
- Coordinated County outreach and involvement activities make the best use of
citizens' time and efforts.
- Evaluation and reports on the effectiveness of County outreach efforts achieves
the quality of County/citizen cooperation critical to good government.
- On-going education in community organizing, networking and cooperation for
citizens in neighborhood and community groups, and County officials and staff
is promoted.
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