THE
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S. BELIEVES:
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in representative
government and in the individual liberties established in the Constitution
of the United States.
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that democratic
government depends upon the informed and active participation of its citizens
and requires that governmental bodies protect the citizen's right to know
by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and
making public records accessible.
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that every
citizen should be protected in the right to vote; that every person should
have access to free public education that provides equal opportunity for
all; and that no person or group should suffer legal, economic, or administrative
discrimination.
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that efficient
and economical government requires competent personnel, the clear assignment
of responsibility, adequate financing, and coordination among the different
agencies and levels of government. that responsible government should be
responsive to the will of the people; that government should maintain an
equitable and flexible system of taxation, promote the conservation and
development of natural resources in the public interest, share in the solution
of economic and social problems that affect the general welfare, promote
a sound economy, and adopt domestic policies that facilitate the solution
of international problems.
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that cooperation
with other nations is essential in the search for solutions to world problems,
and that the development of international organization and international
law is imperative in the promotion of world peace.
League
of Women Voters
of
the United States Criteria
Whatever
the issue, the League believes that government policy, programs and performance
must meet these criteria:
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competent
personnel with clear responsibilities
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coordination
among agencies and levels of government
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adequate
financing
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effective
enforcement
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well defined
channels for citizen input and review.
The
local League selects areas of interest for study
and consensus each year.
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