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Center for Governmental
Services at Auburn University

University Outreach

Call for Papers

We invite abstracts for papers and presentations on all aspects of transparency in governments, to be presented in panel and roundtable discussions. Conference planners encourage interactive exchanges addressing lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina, particularly as they relate to the public transparency and challenges for the new presidential administration. Abstracts should be limited to 300 words in length. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Deregulation VS. Regulation
• Transparency and the Media
• Transparency in State & Local Government
• Public Trust in Governments
• Technology and Transparency
• Transparency in Hiring Practices
• Ethics in Business Practices
• Local Governments Leading the Way in Transparency
• Transparency in Fiscal & Budgetary Matters
• Accomplishing Transparency
• Transparency – To What Extent?

Sendl Abstracts to:
Maria T. Folmar, Center for Governmental Services
Auburn University
2236 Haley Center
Auburn, Alabama 36849

email: gebp@auburn.edu
fax: (334) 844-1919

Please Note:
Papers and materials derived from presentations will also be considered for publication. Individuals selected to speak at the conference (on panels or roundtables) are responsible for their own registration, travel, and lodging.