The General Assembly wants to play an active role in the South Carolina economy – that much is clear. If elected officials insist on tampering with the American free-market model, they should at least do it openly. Five simple, non-partisan transparency reforms would ensure greater accountability.
1. Online Check Registers
2. Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist Ban
3. Open Records Reform
4. Roll-Call Voting
5. Lawmaker Income Disclosure
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Transparency Reforms Needed in SC Government
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Posted: September 16, 2008 by South Carolina Policy Council
The General Assembly wants to play an active role in the South Carolina economy – that much is clear. If elected officials insist on tampering with the American free-market model, they should at least do it openly. Five simple, non-partisan transparency reforms would ensure greater accountability.
1. Online Check Registers
2. Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist Ban
3. Open Records Reform
4. Roll-Call Voting
5. Lawmaker Income Disclosure
[ Download Complete Article ]
Category: Transparency