Professional Documents
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SEM-6
2021-2022
What is A Deputation ?
• A Deputation or a speech is a form of public statement that
argues for change at an institutional level around social
issues. This can be made by an indivial,group of people or
representative of a large group in a formal procedure.
Why making Deputation
Matters ?
Making adeputation is an effective civic engagement
and advocacy tool that allows people to voice their
concerns at city hall during the budget process
Helps to shape the city budget
Anyone can make a deputation-it is your right as a
constituent to do so!
• it is important that we understand -who are we addresing
or voicing our concern to : city council ?Mayors Executive
committee? the budget committee?
• Know who is sitting on other side (who is the chair , other
members, potential allies )
• Who is listening. Although Committees may have as few
as there councillors as members ,other councillor often
are in attendance as guests. Even if few councillors are
present , decision made at committe go forward to the full
Tips
• Speak clearly and with passion
• Smole , make eye contact , and try not to be nervousl
• Following your representation ,committee members may
ask you questions
• Be respectfull,but don’t be afraid to challenge the
committee if you are not being treated with respect or
dignitY
• When taking about the impact of curs,if you’re somebody
who is going to be directly affected.it’s powerful to have
your voice heard.it’s important for councillors to see that
these issues are having real impacts on real people’s
An ideal deputation will have the
following
*Your name,why you are here.
*what is your main message ?
Do’s DON’T