Local Government Advocacy

“Voting ensures that our system of government is maintained and individual voices are clearly heard by elected officials.” For instance, this responsibility was set to be a guide law to citizens for them to understand the importance of voting. This is because, leaders are most of the time referred to people who are cause of different problems. Therefore, since they are the ones who can elect a good leader, then should understand the importance of their involvement. In addition to this responsibility, Americans are responsible to respect and obey federal, state, and local laws (US Citizenship and Immigration Service, n.d). This is a complement to the first responsibility.

A leader needs to adapt to situations and use techniques that are inclusive in order to avoid conflict and aids decision-making. Building relationships, considering others feelings and celebrating their successes with them can maintain strong leadership. By encouraging my team to participate in the decision making process I empower them, which inspires job satisfaction this reduces conflict, poor time keeping and absenteeism. I need to be able to help my staff team understand the need for change and I do this by being clear about my aims and objectives, the actions required and the part they need to play. Sometimes I need to take control especially where health and safety is concerned, these policies and procedures me adhered to at all times.

They dwell in the area which ultimately means if more jobs are created in these communities, the standard of living will naturally increase for its members Development of community stakeholders is a critical way to ensure accountability and legitimacy. It is also a way to recognize voices that possess important information on how the community revitalization process should proceed. How many rental-housing units have been built in asset-poor communities while residents really wanted homeownership opportunities or economic development programs that provided jobs? If a CDC develops its base through community outreach and values its community as stakeholder, it has a much greater chance of making successful mid-course

That is why examining our relationships with the community is essential to maintaining law and order. What is community engagement? It is a way for police to work in effective partnerships with the community thereby enabling citizens to participate in policing at

Instead, they think that these resources should be used in other areas. For example, construction of facilities. Now, the ethical dilemma is between my obligation and duty to the MPs as well as to respect the residents’ self-determination. In this case, it raises the questions about whose voices and interests within the community I should serve. I have the ethical responsibility to perform my duty as required by the MPs.

The social work profession employs the world with skilled workers that use the tools and resources available to them to advance the lives of others. Individuals in this career field are capable of ethical decision making and are advocates for positive social change for the oppressed

Furthermore, model development is important for comprehensive knowledge guidance, specifically for helping workers accurately play their role in terms of practical skills (Harris, 2009; Henderson and Thomas, 2012; Homan, 2011). Assisting communities to change is an important aspect of community work (Sanders, 1976);

The residents in Yishun is served by formal organisations including the Central Singapore Community Development Council, Nee Soon Town Council and Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency. These organisations aim to value-adds to the community by developing initiatives and creating sustainable programmes, as well as supporting meaningful community projects. Informally, Yishun has blocks representatives. They provide the Minister of Parliament (MP) with suggestions on the various amenities and feedback on different government policies so that the MP can raise these issues in different platforms including the parliament (NSS,

Importance of Rules In a society or community, there are rules. Rules are regulations that the people under a government need to follow. Rules are important as families and citizens have to live their lives in a happy but safe state. Some aspects of why rules are important are: to maintain civil behaviour, be organised, more harmony in the community. Even under these aspects, there are more branches of why rules are important.

We all embark to choose the governing body for our municipality. This choice will affect the everyday livelihood of every generation represented in its population as well as future generations. We must review the historical facts and be attentive to historical patterns that repeat. I believe if you have an open mind, you can make correct choices, when establishing the type of governing body for your municipality. This is important for not only your wellbeing, but also for the rest of the community.