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Citizen power : a citizen leadership manual introducing the art of no-blame problem solving /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pozycki, Harry S. (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick, NJ : Rutgers University Press, [2020]
Edition:New Jersey edition.
Subjects:
Political participation > United States.
Public administration > United States > Citizen participation.
Political science > Decision making.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Dedication
  • Author's Note
  • Acknowledgement
  • Introduction
  • Chapter One. The 4 Power Centers: Prime Decision-Making Arenas of Local Government
  • THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY (Mayor & Council) and Your Legal Rights to Participate in Decision-Making
  • THE SCHOOL BOARD and Your Legal Rights to Participate in Decision-Making
  • THE PLANNING BOARD and Your Legal Rights to Participate in Decision-Making
  • THE LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY and Your Legal Rights to Participate in Decision-Making
  • Chapter Two. Citizen Power in the 21st Century
  • Expanded citizen problem solving power through advances in technology
  • Expanded citizen rights to participate in government decision-making
  • Accessing current policy details (OPRA-the Open Public Records Act)
  • Introducing your solutions OPMA-the Open Public Meetings Act
  • Chapter Three. The Power of Practical Solutions: The 3 principles of pragmatic problem solving
  • Solutions should be based on evidence of success
  • Solutions should be cost-effective
  • Solutions should be beneficial to the community as a whole
  • Chapter Four. The Power of the No-Blame Approach
  • Chapter Five. Using the Strategy of no Blame Problem Solving
  • Identifying Your Issue and Finding Solutions
  • Adapting Your Solution to Make It "Doable"
  • Presenting Your Solution For Adoption
  • Respectful Pursuit to Implementation of Your Solution
  • Chapter Six. The No-Blame Problem Solving Guide
  • The Key Steps
  • Chapter Seven. Media Literacy in the Search For Solutions
  • Chapter Eight. Powerful Roles for Citizen Problem Solvers
  • Serving as a Civic Trustee
  • Serving as a Solutions Advocate
  • Serving in an Appointed Government Office
  • Serving as a Neighborhood Political Party Representative
  • Chapter Nine. The Civic Trust
  • Civic Trusts. A Great Opportunity to Serve your Community and your Country
  • Note to Non Citizens
  • About the Author
  • Civic Trustee Handbook
  • Back Cover