I am running for political office in Ekiti State of Nigeria come 2011 because I believe that CHANGE IS POSSIBLE in our politics and we can effect this change from the bottom up.We will put people first and make them happy, that should be the real meaning of our democracy.In the end that's God's greatest gift to us to be our brother's keeper and our sister's keeper.
I am running for Ekiti State House of Assembly,Ijero Constituency.My mission is to be an agent of change of my constituency in the state legislature when elected.
Be part of this change and answer to the call of our generation for a new future and a belief that there are better days ahead.I will need your support in the months ahead. Thanks in anticipation.
Femi Alufa
Aspirant for Ekiti State House of Assembly
Ijero Constituency.
FEMI ALUFA POST ....Reasoning in Freedom ....ARTICLES ON PATRIOTISM AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Thursday, April 29, 2010
FEMI ALUFA FOR EKITI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
I am running for political office in Ekiti State of Nigeria come 2011 because I believe that CHANGE IS POSSIBLE in our politics and we can effect this change from the bottom up.We will put people first and make them happy, that should be the real meaning of our democracy.In the end that's God's greatest gift to us to be our brother's keeper and our sister's keeper.
I am running for Ekiti State House of Assembly,Ijero Constituency.
Be part of this change and answer to the call of our generation for a new future and a belief that there are better days ahead.I will need your support in the months ahead.
I am running for Ekiti State House of Assembly,Ijero Constituency.
Be part of this change and answer to the call of our generation for a new future and a belief that there are better days ahead.I will need your support in the months ahead.
DUTIES OF A LEGISLATOR compiled by Femi Alufa
When citizens go to the polls to vote for their choice of legislators in the state or federal senate or assemblies, many probably cast their ballot without really thinking about what job these legislators are actually doing. The legislator's job deals with various issues ranging from writing laws, to paying for programs, to trying to do the will of those who elected the legislator to lead. The duties of the legislator are many and their actions affect a large number of people.
Serving As Expert
Among the many duties of a legislator is the responsibility of becoming an expert on complex matters that affect the area they represent. In order to discuss potential changes in the way that the local, state or federal government is run, these legislators must be able to understand and analyze the discussions and proposals on a wide array of topics. The legislator must be able to determine how proposed legislation may affect the people he represents.
Budget
Members of any legislative body must contend with an allotted budget each year. When new legislation is proposed, these public servants must be able to examine the budget and know how any new programs will be funded. While many legislative bodies do not work under a balanced budget, it is still the ultimate goal to do so.
Bills and Laws
When new laws are passed, it means that a legislative body has voted for a bill that is then signed by the executive in charge of a particular government. This can be the governor of a state or the president of the United States. Before these pieces of legislation become laws, someone has to write them. This, too, is part of the legislator's job. Legislators write bills that are debated and eventually voted on. If the proposed legislation passes the vote, it is moved on to the next step toward becoming a law.
Commissions
Legislators are often selected to become part of additional special groups known as commissions. These commissions are charged with investigating a particular issue in depth to determine if future legislation is needed to improve the situation. Commission issues can be any social issue such as violence in schools, homelessness or anything else that is deemed worthy of further investigation.
Communicating with Constituents
One thing elected legislators must do to retain their posts is to effectively communicate with the people who vote for them. Legislators must spend some amount of time fielding phone calls and reading letters or emails to determine what the people in their districts are concerned about. The most popular legislators will vote on major issues based on the will of the people in their constituency. The legislator's staff also actively responds to email and telephone calls to lighten the load on the legislator.
Committee Work
In addition to representing a particular district of citizens, legislators are often assigned to committees that take on projects in a particular area. These committees meet when new legislation is proposed that may affect its area of expertise. Committee members review the proposals and evaluate the pros and cons in a hearing. The committee eventually votes to see if the proposed legislation should be sent to the floor for a vote by all the members of the legislature.
Serving As Expert
Among the many duties of a legislator is the responsibility of becoming an expert on complex matters that affect the area they represent. In order to discuss potential changes in the way that the local, state or federal government is run, these legislators must be able to understand and analyze the discussions and proposals on a wide array of topics. The legislator must be able to determine how proposed legislation may affect the people he represents.
Budget
Members of any legislative body must contend with an allotted budget each year. When new legislation is proposed, these public servants must be able to examine the budget and know how any new programs will be funded. While many legislative bodies do not work under a balanced budget, it is still the ultimate goal to do so.
Bills and Laws
When new laws are passed, it means that a legislative body has voted for a bill that is then signed by the executive in charge of a particular government. This can be the governor of a state or the president of the United States. Before these pieces of legislation become laws, someone has to write them. This, too, is part of the legislator's job. Legislators write bills that are debated and eventually voted on. If the proposed legislation passes the vote, it is moved on to the next step toward becoming a law.
Commissions
Legislators are often selected to become part of additional special groups known as commissions. These commissions are charged with investigating a particular issue in depth to determine if future legislation is needed to improve the situation. Commission issues can be any social issue such as violence in schools, homelessness or anything else that is deemed worthy of further investigation.
Communicating with Constituents
One thing elected legislators must do to retain their posts is to effectively communicate with the people who vote for them. Legislators must spend some amount of time fielding phone calls and reading letters or emails to determine what the people in their districts are concerned about. The most popular legislators will vote on major issues based on the will of the people in their constituency. The legislator's staff also actively responds to email and telephone calls to lighten the load on the legislator.
Committee Work
In addition to representing a particular district of citizens, legislators are often assigned to committees that take on projects in a particular area. These committees meet when new legislation is proposed that may affect its area of expertise. Committee members review the proposals and evaluate the pros and cons in a hearing. The committee eventually votes to see if the proposed legislation should be sent to the floor for a vote by all the members of the legislature.
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