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Maintaining trust and confidence in the government requires strong democratic processes and government institutions.

Policymakers should encourage and promote maximum participation in the electoral process.

Governments should require full and timely disclosures of lobbying activities and expenditures.

Qualified voters should not be excluded from voting because of:

Legislative and regulatory meetings and procedures should promote public participation, be fair, and ensure accountability.

Governments should create and enforce ethical standards for government officials. These standards should protect against conflicts of interest.

Nominees and appointees should be qualified for their chosen roles.

State and local policymakers should:

State and local governments should require sharing economy companies to ensure that providers have appropriate and adequate insurance coverage to protect both providers and consum

Policymakers should protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices.