COM 259 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Federal Advisory Committee Act
19 May 2016
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Informing constituents about activities of an agency: every agency has a public affairs function from one person to as large as a global firm, foreign affairs reform and restructuring act of 1998, international broadcasting. Ensuring active cooperation: ensures that electives and appointed officials understand the needs of society, originate with ordinary citizens, jargon can inhibit understanding, expansion of government. Fostering citizen support: 2 basic tenants of public affairs, democratic government must report activities, effective government requires citizen participation, federal advisory committee act (faca) of 1972. Serving as the public advocate: public affairs official bridges the desires of the elected official for accessibility with the public interest. Managing information internally: critical that all levels of an agency are instantly aware due to rapidity of information and to avoid rumors. Building a community and a nation: ex: fda steps to a healthier america . Barriers to effective government public affairs: credibility propaganda, public apathy, legislative hostility.
