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An assembly is a group of members of an organization who meet periodically to make decisions about a specific area or scope of the organization.
Assemblies hold meetings, some are private and some are open. If they are open, it is possible to participate in them (for example: attending if the capacity allows it, adding points to the agenda, or commenting on the proposals and decisions taken by this organ).
Examples: A general assembly (which meets once a year to define the organisation's main lines of action as well as its executive bodies by vote), an equality advisory council (which meets every two months to make proposals on how to improve gender relations in the organisation), an evaluation commission (which meets every month to monitor a process) or a guarantee body (which collects incidents, abuses or proposals to improve decision-making procedures) are all examples of assemblies.
WA-03 Accountability
Holding our representatives accountable
About this assembly
A civic assembly focused on strengthening democratic participation in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District (WA‑03), supporting transparent dialogue between residents and their elected representatives, and promoting accountability in public decision‑making.
Washington’s 3rd Congressional District (WA‑03) covers the southwestern region of the state, including Vancouver, Clark County, and surrounding rural and coastal communities. The district is represented in the U.S. House by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who serves a politically diverse constituency with a mix of suburban, rural, and small‑city perspectives.
This Assembly provides a structured, nonpartisan space for residents to share priorities, deliberate on community issues, and monitor follow‑through on public commitments. By creating an open and transparent forum, the Assembly helps bridge differences across the district and strengthens trust in democratic processes.
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- To create an accessible, community‑driven platform for residents of WA‑03 to participate in public decision‑making.
- To gather proposals, concerns, and ideas that reflect the district’s diverse needs.
- To promote transparency and accountability in the actions of elected officials and public institutions.
- To document community priorities and track progress on commitments over time.
- To strengthen civic engagement across rural, suburban, and urban communities within the distr ict.
Internal organization
- Facilitation Team: Coordinates sessions, ensures neutrality, and manages participation rules.
- Editorial/Documentation Team: Summarizes discussions, publishes minutes, and maintains transparency.
- Proposal Review Group: Helps categorize, merge, or clarify community proposals before deliberation.
- Accountability & Follow‑Up Team: Tracks commitments, monitors progress, and updates public dashboards.
- Community Outreach Team: Ensures participation from underrepresented areas and groups across WA‑03.
All teams operate with clear, public guidelines and rotate responsibilities to maintain fairness and ope nness.
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The Assembly is composed of:
- Residents of WA‑03, including individuals from all counties within the district.
- Community organizations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and local associations.
- Subject‑matter contributors, such as researchers, practitioners, and civic educators.
- Observers, including journalists, students, and members of the public.
- Elected officials and staff, invited as participants or respondents when appropriate.
Participation is open, inclusive, and nonpartisan, with an emphasis on equitable representation across the district’s geographic and demographic div ersity.
Reference: civ-ASSE-2026-03-1