Memo to Mayor Assignment Academic Essay

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Please read instructions and readings for week 3. this is a public administration class for master’s level class so I attached a sample APA format so you can format paper correctly.
Memo to the Mayor Assignment
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Access Plain Language regulations and scroll down to Key to Terms Used in Tables evaluated by top Federal regulatory experts.
Select an example of any regulation from the Overall Organization table.
Read the evaluation of your chosen regulation at the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations website.
Select a regulation from any local government entity not listed in the Table of Plain Language Regulations for this assignment.
Write a 700-word memorandum to the mayor. Select a position on the need for your chosen regulation to be revised or to remain in its current format. Include the following in your memorandum:
• A brief description of the chosen regulation
• The primary purpose and focus of the regulation
• Words or phrases that identify the target audience of the regulation
• Language that demonstrates diversity and cultural awareness of the stakeholders
• Possible barriers in communicating with stakeholders
• Recommendation as to how you could overcome any identifiable communication barriers
• Recommendations for any other areas in need of improvement
EXPERT TIP: Remember, this is a public sector communications class, not a policy class. You are being asked to write about the communications aspects of the regulation you select, not the merits of the regulation itself. Contact the instructor if you have questions in advance of writing the paper.

Cite at least two sources other than the textbook.
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
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Overall Organization
Regulation Comments Well Organized Short Sections Minimizes Subdivisions Uses Lists Uses Tables
21 CFR Part 822 — Postmarket Surveillance Good overall organization. Uses lists pretty well, but could use more. Some sentences could be rewritten to put the main idea first and further clarify language. X X X Some X
41 CFR Part 102-33 — Management of Government Aircraft Good use of subheadings to organize a very complex regulation. Many very long section titles. X X X X X
14 CFR Part 11 — General Rulemaking Procedures Good use of all principles. Does not include any material suitable for tables. Some of the section titles are too wordy. Provides an excellent explanation of the rulemaking process. X X X X No
43 CFR Part 3200 — Geothermal Resource Leasing A very large and complex regulation. Lacks a good overview of the entire process. Tables could have been used to simplify presentation of some complex information. Many section titles are too wordy. X X X X No
25 CFR Part 171 — Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Excellent use of all plain language principles except tables, which aren’t needed in this rule. X X X X No
43 CFR Parts 3830 – 3838 Excellent use of all plain language principles. Rule begins with a useful overview that orients the reader to this complex but well-organized material. X X X X X
40 CFR part 40 Subpart E — Procedures for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Uses some plain language principles, but still suffers from some long sections and sentences. Some section headings are too long and some language could be simplified. X Some Some X No
30 CFR Part 250 Subpart A — General Provisions for Oil and Gas and Sulphur Leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf Good example of very complex material that benefits from using plain language techniques. Includes some good tables. Some sentences are too long. X X X X X
30 CFR Part 253 — Oil Spill Financial Responsibility for Offshore Facilities Another good example of a complex technical rule that uses plain language. Contains some long section headings and sentences. X X X X X
47 CFR Part 95 — Personal Radio Services This is a good attempt to make complex material understandable for average users. Uses pronouns to refer to the reader, but not the agency. The plain language portion of this rule begins with section 402. X X X X No
13 CFR Part 123 — Disaster Loan Program Well organized and mostly clear. Some long sentences; would benefit from using lists and pronouns. X Some X No No
49 CFR Part 106 — Rulemaking Procedures A wonderfully lucid explanation of the rulemaking process. This rule is a model in every way. X X X X X
43 CFR Part 3500 — Leasing Minerals Good rule, but very complex. Would benefit from a few sections that summarize the lease process. Good use of subheadings, but many section headings are too long. X X X X No
12 CFR Part 602 — Releasing Information A good rewrite that could benefit from using question headings. X X X Some X
Sentences and Words
Regulation Short Sentences Sentences Start with Main Idea Active Voice Uses “Must” for requirements Clear Language Uses Pronouns
21 CFR Part 822 — Postmarket Surveillance X Some X X Some X
41 CFR 102-33 — Management of Gov. Aircraft Some X X X Some X
14 CFR Part 11 — General Rulemaking Procedures X X X X X X
43 CFR Part 3200 — Geothermal Resource Leasing Some X X X Some X
25 CFR Part 171 — Irrigation Operation and Maintenance X X X X X X
43 CFR Parts 3830 – 3838 X X X X X X
13 CFR Part 123 Disaster Loan Program Some X X X Some No
49 CFR Part 106 — Rulemaking Procedures X X X X X X
43 CFR Part 3500 — Leasing Minerals Some X X X X X
12 CFR Part 602 — Releasing Information X X X X X X

Key to Terms Used in Tables
Well Organized — Organized to meet the reader’s needs. An overview of the requirements or process comes first, followed by the details. If there is a process involved, the regulation gives the outlines first in a list or table, followed by details in separate sections.
Short Sections — There are about five or six sections per page of CFR text.
Minimizes Subdivisions — No section goes below the “(A)” level, unless the material is presented as a table.
Uses lists — Wherever possible, the rule uses lists rather than text to present information.
Uses tables — Complex information is in the form of a table wherever possible.
Short Sentences — While sentences vary in length, no sentence is over 40 words long.
Sentences Start with Main Idea — Exceptions or qualifications are at the end of the sentence or in another sentence.
Active Voice — The rule tells readers clearly who does what and does not use passive voice.
Uses “Must” for requirements — The word “shall” doesn’t appear in the rule.
Clear Language — Rule avoids jargon and legalese.
Uses Pronouns — Addresses the reader as “you” and the agency as “we” for greater impact and clarity.

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