7 Emerging TrendeGovernance Traditional Model Traditional Model –FOIA request (if you know what to ask for) –Public comment (if you can afford to travel to meetings, understand processes) –Special Interest Groups and Lobbyists have greater access to knowledge New Model New Model –Level information playing field Citizens and lobbyists have same information accessCitizens and lobbyists have same information access –Direct voice in process Electronic processes and outreach for comments and inputElectronic processes and outreach for comments and input Citizens/businesses are brought closer to the governing process Citizens/businesses are brought closer to the governing process
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