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Chapter 1 – General Administration

Article 14 – Community Relations

Revised March 14, 1995

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13020.4 Community

  • Community as used in this section refers to the general public, local, and State government bodies, employee organizations, special interest groups, and community organizations. The Department, its divisions, facilities, and units deal with many different, though frequently overlapping communities.

  • Examples of communities with which the Department is involved include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • The State, counties, and cities.

    • Employees of the Department.

    • Law enforcement personnel at the State, county, and local levels.

    • Legal groups.

    • Taxpayers groups.

    • Religious organizations.

    • Medical associations.

    • Labor unions.

    • Chambers of commerce.

    • Schools.

    • Neighborhoods.

    • Athletic organizations.

    • Entertainment groups.

    • Service organizations.

    • Special interest associations.

  • Each group has its own viewpoint, interests, needs, and background. Each group is influenced by and influences other groups. Together with other groups, they make up the general public of a nation, state, county, city, or town.