THE MODERNISATION OF LOCAL DECISION MAKING: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SCOTTISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ORR, KEVIN Y MCATEER, MARK

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, n.º 2/2004, pág. 131 a 155

1. THE KEY RATIONALES FOR ENHANCING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. 2. RESEARCH METHODS. 3. CONSUMERISM AND CITIZENSHIP: POLITICAL AND OFFICER VIEWS. 4. COUNCILLORS: REPRESENTATIVES NOT DELEGATES! 5. 'MODERNISING' COUNCILLORS' ROLES. 6. A 'WILLING AND ENGAGED PUBLIC'? 7. ENHANCING PUBLIC PARTICPATION. 8. CONCLUSIONS.