Civil Servants and Second Class Citizens

Article Abstract:

Career civil servants have often been heard to say they feel like second class citizens. This may be due to a certain demoralization at the hand of elected officials and the political process. However, it may also be due to legal burdens on government workers, such as the Hatch Acts, disclosure of assets, job restrictions upon leaving the service, financial holdings regulations, and collective bargaining provisions. The inequity experienced by the civil servant is not specifically addressed in the constitution. Courts have concentrated on the rights' distinctions between aliens and citizens even in the face of a contrary presumption in the Supreme Court. Aristotle's notion of citizenship is discussed. Civic participation is analyzed. In reality, career civil servants comprise part of the ruling elite. Response and discussion follow the articles.

Officials and employees, Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Participatory management, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Courts

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Working Group 1: Adapting Theories of Public Administration to the Emerging Role of Citizens

Article Abstract:

Working Group 1 specified four models that focused their discussion: institutional/structural, system design, organizational learning, and one based on values and ethics. Increased public participation in any given program does not mean that better citizen involvement has necessarily been had. Resident aliens' positions must also be considered. The complexity of the issue did not make discussion easy. Distinctions of high and low citizenship levels are made. The impact of professional ethics on the ordinary individual's decency standards is considered. High citizenship levels are linked to concern for the common good. Hobbes' and Aristotle's approaches appear to be contrasting.

Research, Systems engineering

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Working Group 3: Adapting Public Administration Education to the Emerging Role of Citizens

Article Abstract:

Working Group 3 believed that public administrators should attempt to foster citizenship. This should not be a totalitarian effort in public administration. Administrative responsibility's purpose is to promulgate greater understanding of the constitutional structure. Graduate degree requirements should be reassessed. Formal education should play a stronger role in developing professional role identity. A professional approach based on ethical constructs is recommended.

Analysis, Role playing

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