Sentences with phrase «citizen involvement in»

The category of information and communication technologies (ICTs) that enable online citizen involvement in lawmaking has many names, including eConsultation, eDemocracy, eParliament, eParticipation, eRulemaking, and Dr. Beth Simone Noveck's «collaborative democracy».

The purposes of the Commission on Civics Education include the education of students on the importance of citizen involvement in a representative democracy, the promotion of the study of state and local government among the commonwealth's citizenry, and the enhancement of communication and collaboration among organizations in the commonwealth that conduct civics education programs.

MASB was officially organized in 1949 to advance the quality of public education in our state, promote high standards in providing educational programs, help school board members keep informed about education issues, represent the interests of boards of education, and promote public understanding about school boards and citizen involvement in our schools.

Civics education in Virginia emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in all levels of government and promotes the study of state and local government among the commonwealth's citizens.

explanations include the lack of a feudal heritage, widespread citizen involvement in machine - style political parties (forestalling socialism), a federal system of government, a fast - growing economy, an expanding frontier, an enviable education system, risk - taking immigrants, and a belief in hard work, entrepreneurialism and opportunity.

The program ensures effective citizen involvement in decisions about the future of the nuclear weapons complex relative to stopping approval of new production facilities and promoting disarmament and safer waste management and disposal at Department of Energy (DOE) sites.

«William Hague has said he's open to the idea of citizen involvement in shaping the future of our democracy,» Ghose added.

But the extraordinary levels of public engagement during the referendum campaign in Scotland have created an expectation that for proposals to command legitimacy, there must be greater citizen involvement in producing them.

In the end, I'd rate this as a victory for social media and for the concept of direct citizen involvement in politics.

Welcome to a new world of citizen involvement in politics!

Still, Kickstarter - style crowdfunding campaigns are a natural evolution in online fundraising, with small - dollar donor programs and Ron Paul - style moneybombs pointing the way toward greater and greater citizen involvement in campaign financing.

Barton uses this concept of «rebuilding the walls» to represent his «call for citizen involvement in rebuilding our nation's foundations.»

Not exact matches

Tokyo officially lists 17 of its citizens as having been abducted by North Korea and suspects Pyongyang's involvement in other disappearances.

State atheism may refer to a government's anti-clericalism, which opposes religious inst itutional power and influence in all aspects of public and political life, including the involvement of religion in the everyday life of the citizen.

[2] State atheism may refer to a government's anti-clericalism, which opposes religious institutional power and influence in all aspects of public and political life, including the involvement of religion in the everyday life of the citizen.

Still, one wishes that Wight had considered in more detail the question of what Smith, an advocate of limited government in his own day, would consider the appropriate involvement of government in guaranteeing equality of opportunity for citizens.

As a consequence, LGBT citizens and allies exercised their freedom of speech by protesting his involvement in the inauguration.

State atheism may refer to a government's anti-clericalism, which opposes religious institutional power and influence, real or alleged, in all aspects of public and political life, including the involvement of religion in the everyday life of the citizen.

Talking about her involvement in the new cookbook, BBC Presenter Kate Humble commented; «Food is our daily fuel and our children's future, so as consumers and as citizens, it's important to make the right food choices.

Sumner says Romulus's involvement in Children's Miracle Network and other charities demonstrate the company's commitment to being a good corporate citizen.

The CAPRA process requires the involvement of staff, elected officials, citizens and community partners in the development of master plans and programs.

The urban political machine largely wilted away in the 20th century, and for a variety of reasons so did much of citizens» direct involvement in the political process.

In the end they were richly rewarded: their work midwifed an astounding level of citizen interest and involvement for a modern political campaign.

If it really is the case that the European Research Group will be a «very powerful factor» in that vote, then UK citizens have the right to know its full membership, where all of its money comes from — and its full involvement with ministers in Britain's current and previous governments.

I reckon that for Nigeria to record the long - sought transformation that will bring happiness to every citizen, youth empowerment and involvement in social administration, might just be the key.

This compelling biopic follows Martin Luther King Jr. (played by British actor David Oyelowo) as he fights for federal legislation to protect the voting rights of black citizens and his involvement in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.

There's a small scene toward the end of the film when the story stops to consider the effects of an Iranian citizen's involvement in this bit of espionage.

Becoming an active citizen requires thoughtful practice of the Cs in connection with involvement in communities both local and farther afield.

The analysis by the National Committee for Citizens in Education, a nonprofit group, shows that other problems uncovered by the federal evaluators include poor control of private schools» participation in the program and inadequate oversight of parental and public involvement.

This bill will bring some much - needed transparency and equity — not to mention citizen involvement — to school facilities decisions in Chicago.

In the future I would like to see more parent involvement in these efforts, but for now I know it will be our responsibility as citizens to hold our elected officials accountable to our needIn the future I would like to see more parent involvement in these efforts, but for now I know it will be our responsibility as citizens to hold our elected officials accountable to our needin these efforts, but for now I know it will be our responsibility as citizens to hold our elected officials accountable to our needs.

IDRA's involvement in preparing teachers for minority student education over the years has confirmed that the quality of teachers placed in classrooms has a profound effect not only on students» lives, but also on the economy and quality of life for all the nation's citizens.

Michael, a natural - born Australian citizen, hasn't spent too much time second - guessing his parents» involvement in a local anti-immigrant group, until he sees Mina, and his unquestioning trust in his parents begins to fray.

Hudson River Valley native Busch shares her discoveries of environmental change in that verdant region and chronicles her involvement in the invaluable and gratifying practice of «citizen science.»

To produce this army required communal involvement in every aspect of its citizens» lives.

Currently, all 77 Oklahoma counties are members of that organization; citizens can request the cost of their counties» involvement in that organization.

's mission is to save every adoptable dog and cat in danger of euthanasia at the city shelter through adoption, foster care, baby bottle - feeding, the provision of alternatives to pet surrender, and the involvement of citizens and businesses in order to make San Antonio a No Kill city..

In case you didn't know, if it weren't for the American involvement in WWII we would all probably speaking German right now and be seen as second class citizeIn case you didn't know, if it weren't for the American involvement in WWII we would all probably speaking German right now and be seen as second class citizein WWII we would all probably speaking German right now and be seen as second class citizen!

Applicants must be Irish citizens or normally resident in Ireland, with professional involvement in creative practice.

[33] Denmark, meanwhile, pioneered citizens» involvement in renewable energy (and now energy efficiency) projects by specifying that local neighbourhoods must be offered the chance to invest.

«This unique public amenity will become a symbol of all that is great in New York,» said Mayor Bloomberg, and he is right: Only in New York would one find such a heady mix of citizen involvement, determination, and great design, not to mention all the R Buttons it presses: Restore, Reuse, and Repurpose, to which we must add, Rejoice.

Of the 19 men that hijacked four planes in 2001, 15 were Saudi citizens, but the nation's officials have always denied any involvement in the memorable incident.

For Sharpe J.A., if the police tell the witness they will not reveal their identity or involvement in order to get information, they should keep their promise, or face the ordinary consequences of violating the assurance they have given: «Simply put, a citizen in Ms. Stack's situation should be able to rely upon what the police tell her.»

In this case, the applicant had been entirely forthright about her involvement with the LRA, had not had any ongoing issues of dishonesty, and had been a model citizen in CanadIn this case, the applicant had been entirely forthright about her involvement with the LRA, had not had any ongoing issues of dishonesty, and had been a model citizen in Canadin Canada.

Analyzed loan transactions for processing and underwriting, and represented Bank in leadership position focused on key community activities, charitable business and social organizations that maintained citizen stature and community involvement.

In particular, his support of Primary Healthcare Organisations as a vehicle to reduce health inequity in this country & his idea of citizens» juries as a means of harnessing broad community involvement in their development has been very importanIn particular, his support of Primary Healthcare Organisations as a vehicle to reduce health inequity in this country & his idea of citizens» juries as a means of harnessing broad community involvement in their development has been very importanin this country & his idea of citizens» juries as a means of harnessing broad community involvement in their development has been very importanin their development has been very important.

As well, Hanlon's involvement in various corporate sponsorship and charitable endeavours shows that «it doesn't take being a big franchise to become a great corporate citizen,» says Bruce.

• We believe that active involvement in political activity is a privilege and responsibility of every citizen.