ATTRIBUTE 
DESCRIPTION 
OPENNESS 
I can find out about decisions government is making. 
ACCOUNTABILITY 
I can hold politicians to account for their actions and decisions. 
REPRESENTATIVENESS 
The government represents my interests. 
RELEVANCE 
The issues that politicians talk about matter to me. 
EFFICIENCY 
The government makes decisions and uses resources responsibly and in a way that saves time and money. 
FAIRNESS 
The system treats me fairly. 
INCLUSIVENESS 
I feel included in politicians’ discussions about issues. 
COMPREHENSIBILITY 
The issues are discussed in a way that I understand. 
ACCESSIBILITY 
I can access decision-makers if I want to express my concerns or effect a change. 
PARTICIPATION 
I can participate and engage with politics. 

I found this list at http://www.samaracanada.com/docs/default-source/Democracy-Talks/democracy-bracelets-instructions.pdf?sfvrsn=0, and it looked like a good outline to start with: using these definitions, how is OPIRG McMaster doing?

Some things you might not realize:

  • OPIRG McMaster has an elected 9 member Board of Directors who make decisions about the organization, and are the employer to 3 unionized part time staff.
  • The board is primarily full-time undergraduates at McMaster
  • You can contact the board at opirgmcmasterboard@gmail.com
  • You can attend OPIRG Board meetings as a member (full-time undergraduates at McMaster or paid community member) and take part in discussion about agenda items.
  • You can run to be a member of the Board before our Annual General Meeting