There are a couple of key things to know: *Understand the purpose of the meeting and what is supposed to be accomplished in it. *A meeting without an agenda tends to be ineffective. *Organizations and formal meetings are typically run under some sort of Rules of Order (Usually Robert's). Know the format and learn the rules. This can put you in a controlling position over those that don't understand how to follow them. In many cases the leadership is relatively ignorant of the formal rules.
A great resource for meeting planning is Meetings Net.It will walk you through how to plan and handle meetings effectively.
Look involved, participate when asked questions are up for answering and give the other members of the meetings suggestions on your ideas.
Telephone Fax Email Letters Memo's Meetings
paying taxes voting going to council meetings
you must fill out applications, be near places that important government meetings are and understand the conflicts and achievements of the government.
They do the same thing as a councilman does. They participate in the government of the town they represent. Sitting in at meetings and making decisions and rules about the conduct of government.
Vote, run for office, attend meetings to change laws, read, know history, and if needed protest.
Is this for a Participate effectively in OHS communications and consultative processes-B
establishing a time limit assigning roles for attendees ignoring those who do not participate allowing time for brainstorming
With technology, remote attendees can participate in live meetings. Video conferences and mobile phones are two tecnological advances that make this possible.
Human beings are social animal. All of our development and culture and politics are based on communications. If you can not communicate effectively, you can not participate fully in today's world. If you can not understand the nuances of communication, you can not participate effectively in a democracy, or understand the riches of great literature. It is not only a pleasure to be able to express exactly what you are thinking, but a responsibility as a citizen. IMHO.
Change can happen in the country by attending meetings and writing letters but you need to help to get others involved. People are busy and need to realize that they can make a change if they participate.