Government panel on diversity in Atlantic City (Nov. 18)

WHAT:	"Making Democracy Work in the 21st Century: Is There a Need for Greater Diversity Within Governing Bodies?" a panel sponsored by the Center for Government Services (CGS), a unit of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
WHO:	Panelists: Assemblyman and Franklin Township Councilman Upendra J. Chivukula (District 17); Assemblywoman and Assistant Majority Whip Arline M. Friscia (District 19); Debra Johnson, former mayor, South Brunswick Township; and Mayor Jose Torres, city of Paterson.Moderator: Ingrid Reed, director, New Jersey Project, Rutgers' Eagleton Institute of Politics.
WHEN:	Tuesday (Nov. 18), 3:45-5:15 p.m.
WHERE:	New Jersey State League of Municipalities 2003 Conference, Convention Center Room 315, Atlantic City

BACKGROUND: New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the nation, but do the state's governing bodies reflect this diversity? Should they? This session will examine the profile of elected officials, how local government relates and operates, and whether more diversified governing bodies can better represent the whole community.

Rutgers' CGS provides in-service training, conducts applied policy research, serves as a clearinghouse for information and offers technical assistance to municipal, county and state agencies.

Contact: Steve Manas
732/ 932-7084 ext. 612
Email: smanas@ur.rutgers.edu