Programs that seek to ensure broad participation by community residents in government decision making and the political process by encouraging them to serve on government boards and commissions; attend public hearings, council meetings, town meetings, school board meetings and other forums in which public policy issues are being discussed and decisions are being made; communicate with elected officials via correspondence, e-mail, telephone or other means; and use other similar vehicles to become proactively involved in community affairs.
Taxonomy Code: TF-650.150
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