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	Usual Suspects: Essay #11, Part 1
		But consensus based processes are highly inappropriate in deliberative assemblies expected to persist in time, where a body of law and regulation about the issues on the table already exists, and some of the parties have personal financial interests.
		Even today within deliberative bodies consensus type motions and chair's rulings to adopt by consensus or acclamation; or suspend the rules of voting are considered to be among the most dangerous, and their use is hedged about with a number of special safeguards which do not apply to other motions.
		Environmental Consensus groups as envisioned by the congress today would transfer responsibility for federal enforcement of our laws to out-gunned, unfunded environmentalists who, while they may reflect the prevailing majority sentiment of the country, will be a weak minority in any community in which these consensus groups are established.
	britell.com /use/use11.html (1898 words)

	Our Government
		The principle of Government by Consensus is one of the distinctives of the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church and is, we believe, a key element of the Kingdom being restored to the Church today.
		Government by consensus is patterned on the apostolic model presented in Acts 15 and consists in each member of a council being submitted to one another and all together seeking to discern the mind of the Spirit and the direction and will of the Lord.
		Government by consensus intentionally aims to allow the leadership to collegially hear the Holy Spirit and be directed by God rather than by political process.
	churches.net /churches/cottcec/id25.htm (739 words)

	Consensus
		The most important goal of consensus is to make each member of the community feel that his or her opinion is important to the group.
		Consensus only requires that whatever group is making the decision (the smaller or the larger group) is using consensus to arrive at the decision.
		Decisions reached by consensus are usually a synthesis of proposals or new ones that develop as a result of the discussion.
	www.liveoakuu.org /consens.html (2667 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Can Government achieve CONSENSUS? - Sunday \| January 11, 2004
		The dilemma the Government faces is firstly that after a decade-and-a-half in charge of the reins of the economy, and in particular the events that have occurred over the last year, they have squandered their political capital.
		Given its current challenges, it must firstly accept responsibility for its actions, move to restore a process of governance that is transparent and accountable, and restrict the capacity of a government to borrow and spend in the manner that we have done over the years.
		If the government finds that confidence in its capacity to lead continues to be eroded, then it is incumbent on the Government to allow the people to have a day, in which to have their say.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20040111/focus/focus2.html (1480 words)

	Building Consensus
		Within groups of 300 or so, consensus takes fractally differents shapes: the group might have a single faciliator, and the 300 members may be arranged into mini-groups of 5 using consensus and with one spokesperson who speaks in the larger group.
		Consensus is a system that promotes participation because each person has the power to make changes in the system, and to prevent changes that they find unacceptable.
		Since consensus would give everyone power to have their voice be heard, it would force people to listen to each other, and answer their concerns instead of moving past them.
	www.msu.edu /~corcora5/org/consensus.html (1553 words)

	Government building consensus on chief of defence staff: minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Indian government is attempting to build consensus on appointing a chief of defence staff (CDS) for the armed forces, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here Monday.
		The government then established a group of ministers to consider the report and this too accepted the CDS recommendation.
		Since then, however, the issue has remained in semi-limbo, with the government appointing a chief of integrated defence staff, who, in spite of being only a three-star general, reports directly to the defence minister, causing considerable heartburn among his superiors.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20061009/474667.html (214 words)

	Is suppression of political freedom neccessary for effective government?
		One way to achieve a consensus is for the dictator to impose a consensus by executing everyone who disagrees with the dictator.
		It is possible to create a consensus in the government, even if there is no consensus in the society, by excluding opposition parties from the government so that the opposition parties have no power to stop policies which the opposition parties oppose.
		If people solve their own problems without help from the government, then there is no need for consensus, and there is no temptation to create a dictatorship to create the consensus, and political freedom will be secure.
	kmh678.tripod.com /Government/nazistarwars.html (1496 words)

	Governance and Institutionalization
		Governance is about engaging all the sectors to achieve public purposes.
		For local government leadership, greater familiarity of mediation in the court system, and the use of team-building and facilitation mechanisms for organizational development has created more local public officials with some exposure to the work of mediators and facilitators, and moderately open to using them for some public policy issues.
		It is fair to say the capacity that presently exists in government agencies (in terms of knowledgeable DR coordinators and practitioners) has grown largely out of the training, consultation, and other contacts with public policy dispute resolution practitioners and community mediation programs.
	consensus.fsu.edu /epp/tribes.html (2897 words)

	POSITION STATEMENT ON THE ROLE OF CONSENSUS STANDARDS IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		National consensus standards reflect the opinions of the professionals who work at all levels of the public and private sectors in technology development, manufacturing, training, financial analysis, personnel, academia as well as insight from the final end user.
		It follows that government regulation is probably necessary when consensus cannot be achieved in the voluntary standards process, or when the voluntary standards process does not receive input and consider the views of all materially interested parties.
		Government regulation is also required when a higher level of validity or greater objectivity is required for enforcement.
	www.asse.org /ngcomm135_pos0895.htm (2253 words)

	Circular No. A-119 -- Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in ...
		Your agency must use voluntary consensus standards, both domestic and international, in its regulatory and procurement activities in lieu of government-unique standards, unless use of such standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical.
		Agencies must consult with voluntary consensus standards bodies, both domestic and international, and must participate with such bodies in the development of voluntary consensus standards when consultation and participation is in the public interest and is compatible with their missions, authorities, priorities, and budget resources.
		Similarly, participation by agency employees (whether or not on behalf of the agency) in the activities of voluntary consensus standards bodies is subject to the laws and regulations that apply to participation by federal employees in the activities of outside organizations.
	www.whitehouse.gov /omb/circulars/a119/a119.html (5157 words)

	The Consensus Government
		Theories and claims as to what government is, and should be, are numerous and the topic has been a source of conflicting views throughout recorded history, so it is not going to be resolved here.
		Given that government exists, and is a necessary evil for the foreseeable future, there are a few statements about it that are obvious but important.
		Finally, probably one of the most important duties of a government is to take a long term view of what needs to be done for the benefit of society that is not covered by the private sector, either because they cannot or will not do what is necessary.
	www.theconsensus.org /uk/principia/government/index.html (718 words)

	Consensus Rule
		Consensus is the NT pattern of church government (not majority rule, not elder rule).
		Church government is to be by consensus, not command.
		Government was by consensus then, but out of necessity, not out of principle.
	www.ntrf.org /Manual/2teach.htm (4541 words)

	Consensus government - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Consensus government is a system of government in which elected deputies do not sit as members of political parties but rather rule based on consensus.
		In the past the consensus model was also used in British Columbia, District of Keewatin and the Yukon.
		Policies advanced by the government are decided upon by majority vote; the government must therefore support policies that please a majority of the members if it wants them to pass.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Consensus_government (190 words)

	DAWN - Editorial; 05 June, 2004
		For the six-party alliance, a "consensus" government would mean that it would break the MQM's monopoly over urban affairs, since the MMA also claims to represent a sizable section of southern Sindh's population.
		Indeed, a "consensus" government would be a victory for the MMA, which has been calling for the sacking of the present government.
		The MMA accuses the Sindh government of mishandling the situation.
	www.dawn.com /2004/06/05/ed.htm (1105 words)

	Limited government and economic freedom undermined
		And the Government which is accumulating power, is very much more powerful than the feudal King ever was, and is, in addition, equipped with the products of modern science and technology and able to impose restrictions on individuals and groups.
		The strategy of these governments is to make their policies work by making deals with powerful interest groups such as trade unions, big business and special interest groups like the environmentalists, feminists and peace groups.
		On questions of policy vitally affecting the public, governments have repeatedly chosen not to consult with the electorate as a whole but with groups which despite their power and influence, fail to represent the views of the vast majority of Australians.
	www.ourcivilisation.com /cooray/westdem/chap7.htm (641 words)

	Free book: Beyond Plutocracy - Direct Democracy For America, www.beyondplutocracy.com
		Its government is populated by and first and best serves the wealthy who hold a perpetual hegemony of power and wealth through the generations, much to the detriment of the rest of the populace.
		The excluded many are fragmented in thousands of ways and ineffectually beg an unhearing government to include their needs and interests: minority rights, women's rights, something of a living, corporate honesty, morality in the media, environmental protection, a true balance of interests,.
		Beyond's "consensus government" is designed to avoid all extremes and achieve a moderate consensus of the entire electorate - a golden mean - that facilitates individual freedom, personal responsibility and good citizenship.
	www.beyondplutocracy.com /bp-art01.htm (1702 words)

	Supermajority Votes on Taxes and Constitutional Amendments Will Promote Public Consensus and Voter Confidence While ...
		Unfortunately, in recent years public dissatisfaction with government has led to the proposal of drastic measures that threaten the viability of representative government by resorting to a single issue hyper-democracy of referendum politics.
		A responsible alternative to governing by and taxation through popular initiatives is supermajority requirements that will produce greater consensus among legislators and voters concerning the important issues of taxation and constitutional amendments.
		It is imperative for Florida's government to address this concern to avoid the prospect of being rendered unable to protect the foundation of representative government from the adverse effects of direct voter control methods of government where the winner takes all and the minority is at its mercy.
	floridataxwatch.org /archive/supermaj.html (2507 words)

	Local Government - LWV of San Jose/Santa Clara
		The consensus discussion will involve members' opinions about these sources, which are the most important, and how the public, as advocates or information-seekers, can best use them.
		Trust in government, confidence that those in office are attending to the people's business and welfare, is essential to democratic government.
		Democratic government is based on the people's engagement in the civic process: ready access, the opportunity as well as the freedom to speak, and the understanding of the process.
	sjsc.ca.lwvnet.org /Charter.html (2700 words)

	FP's Gul hints at candidacy Government says consensus is near, Turk-Is threatens general strike DYP calls for ...
		A mounting dispute between the government and labor unions and a split among the unions themselves is making an already confusing social security reform bill more complicated.
		The Bulent Ecevit-led 57th government, which is formed by the Democratic Left Party (DSP), the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and the Motherland Party (ANAP), believes that raising the retirement age is the only way to save the Social Security Institution (SSK) from financial crisis and the coalition partners have displayed complete harmony on the issue.
		I appeal to the government and want to point out that the number of prisoners and their relatives in Turkey is not to be ignored.
	www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /archives.php?id=13486 (2297 words)

	Feature Article - Government Without Consensus: What it Means for Industry - 01/01
		While at this writing the outcome of the Presidential race remains unresolved, there is little doubt that the November 7, 2000, elections will leave a lasting impact on the way the nation is governed in the next several years.
		This impact also will affect the manner in which industries such as the moldmaking and plastics industries deal with and are dealt with by government.
		Interest groups, be they the plastics industry, labor, environment or consumers, will find it exceedingly more difficult to lobby for their respective points of view before federal and state legislative bodies and, in some cases, before regulatory bodies.
	www.moldmakingtechnology.com /articles/010106.html (1523 words)

	President's pursuit for a consensus government Council on Religion hears reports on women, education and dialogue ...
		The president will first concentrate on a consensus government that all party leaders would jointly agree on, and if this plan fails, he is expected to give an assignment to each of the political party leaders until a government is established.
		We are not in pursuit of a coalition government.
		Ismet Sezgin, the deputy chairman of the DTP stated that he cannot conceive taking part in a government that is formed by those who cause the fall of the coalition and added that he expects those who are responsible for the dissolving the government to form the new government.
	www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /archives.php?id=9884 (2108 words)

	Consensus government is only way for Haiti - Column Insight on the News - Find Articles
		Consensus government is only way for Haiti - Column
		There is a move afoot in Haiti to form a consensus government representing all parties, including Aristide's, but excluding the military Fresh reports indicate that the military is eager to relinquish power.
		* A consensus government should be formed consisting of representatives of the political sector, the business community and professional groups.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1571/is_n26_v9/ai_14021104 (699 words)

	William E. Nelson: The Jury and Consensus Government in Mid-Eighteenth-Century America
		Courts were vital to mid-eighteenth-century colonial government, for that government, unlike our own, had no ubiquitous bureaucracy with clear chains of command reaching upward to central political authorities.
		Colonial government regulated its subjects' lives in pervasive detail; government in the Age of Mercantilism sought to insure not only the physical and economic but the moral and social well-being of its subjects.
		Part-time police officials such as deputy sheriffs and constables enforced government decisions, so long, that is, as they did not contravene the wishes of neighbors with whom they had close economic and social ties.
	www.constitution.org /jury/pj/nelson.htm (7048 words)

	Bangladeshinfo.com : The Leading Portal of Bangladesh
		The AL Acting president, however, aired the party’s standpoint, as, in his views, the October 1 election was rigged and the new government lost its credibility and moral ground to rule the nation.
		He blamed the Caretaker Government and the Election Commission (EC) for misusing the armed forces in a planned manner “to destroy the spirit of the national consensus and snatch the voting rights of the people”.
		Dwelling on the AL’s effort to form a consensus government after winning the 1996 general elections, he claimed that AL always tried to build national consensus and cited that BAKSAL was an endeavour to forge that kind of consensus.
	www.bangladeshinfo.com /archive/special05.php (735 words)

	Dean's World - The Problem With Consensus
		For example, there's a consensus that representative democracy is a good thing, that the rights of minorities should be preserved, that we should, generally, obey the law.
		This is opposed to the Johnsonian "consensus" of absndoning principle and acting pragmatically on the range of the moment or the New Left "consensus" established by mob rule.
		The problem with government by consensus is that where there is consensus, no governing is necessary.
	www.deanesmay.com /posts/1119271537.shtml (2225 words)

	Consensus - National Futures and Financial Investment Newspaper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		CONSENSUS is one of the largest online resources of in-depth research for trading the markets.
		CONSENSUS National Futures and Financial Weekly has been serving its customers for 30 years with the latest, most up-to-date news and analysis in the stock and futures marketplace.
		The core rates of inflation for both producers and consumers have not moderated with the cost of energy falling, which could be telling.
	www.consensus-inc.com (1529 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: A government by consensus, promises Gujral
		Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral has promised to govern the country by consensus and build a new era of co-operation.
		He admitted that managing a coalition government would not be easy and would require some skill as "this is a...
		Later, Gujral said his government was determined to widen the ambit of the economic reforms.
	www.rediff.com /news/apr/21cong8.htm (421 words)

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