| AIM |
TOOLS |
| Greater local participation and involvement |
- promotion of city identity and a sense of citizenship for all
- public meetings, participatory planning and budgeting
- city referenda and public petitioning
- better democratic structures and culture
- involvement of marginalised groups in the city systems.
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| Efficient urban management |
- taking account of all interests in promoting efficiency and better services
- labour relations
- efficient investment in infrastructure
- delegation of decision taking to the lowest appropriate level
- collaboration and partnerships, rather than competition
- appropriate training to improve capacity of city officials
- using information technology to best advantage
- environmental planning and management carried out in co-operation with the citizens
- disaster preparedness and crime control for safer environments.
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| Accountability/ transparency |
- monitoring of government activities by coalitions of outside organisations
- rigorous accounting procedures
- clear guidelines on conduct for leaders and officials that are enforced
- open procurement and contracting systems
- transparency in financial arrangements
- disclosure of information
- fair and predictable regulatory frameworks
- independent and accessible complaints procedures
- regular flow of information on key issues
- a wide range of suppliers
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| Accessibility |
- regular and structured consultation with representative bodies from all sectors of society
- including individuals in the decision making processes
- access to government by all individuals and organisations
- access to economic opportunity
- protection of the rights of all groups
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