A Citizen's Guide to Public Accountability: Changing the Relationship Between Citizens and Authorities

Having a fair society hinges on what George Washington said in 1796 -- that citizens will mean well and act well if they "obtain a right understanding of matters." Much of this understanding should come from the answering of people in authority: they must tell us, before the fact, their action intentions, their reasoning and their performance standards for their important responsibilities -- such as in safety and health, social justice and environmental protection. This book explains how citize