"In Ostbelgien, the German-speaking part of Belgium, a permanent citizens’ assembly with rotating participation has been established that convenes to address a particular issue of general public concern. Fifteen hundred residents are invited annually to join through a process of random solicitation, from which 30 are chosen. Meeting on weekends over several months, their recommendations are forwarded to the parliament, which is required to consider how to enact them. This process has led to binding policies such as banning cell phones in middle schools and the provision of government funding to recruit young people into the nursing profession, where there is a shortage."
"In Ostbelgien, the German-speaking part of Belgium, a permanent citizens’ assembly with rotating participation has been established that convenes to address a particular issue of general public concern. Fifteen hundred residents are invited annually to join through a process of random solicitation, from which 30 are chosen. Meeting on weekends over several months, their recommendations are forwarded to the parliament, which is required to consider how to enact them. This process has led to binding policies such as banning cell phones in middle schools and the provision of government funding to recruit young people into the nursing profession, where there is a shortage."
Okay, I like this. Bring back the things [1]!
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thing_(assembly)