E-Participation Policy

Purpose

The e-Participation policy aims to initiate a culture and practice of e-Participation to enhance transparency and public participation in improving the quality of services of the Tanah Merah District Council (MDTM). MDTM recognises public involvement to explore broader perspectives, sources of information and solutions that can improve outcomes and services, as well as the basis for better dialogue and governance.

Objectives

To involve the public in development policies and decision-making processes through information and communication technology. Channels used include online surveys, feedback queries, polls, email and MDTM social media.

Terms and conditions of participation

  1. Any statements touching on racial, religious and political sensitivities are strictly prohibited.
  2. It is prohibited to belittle, attack personally or make statements that may offend other participants.
  3. Control your statements; avoid foul and obscene language.
  4. It is discouraged to chat or send sentences that stray from the main topic.
  5. Topics and links to pornographic websites are strictly prohibited.
  6. Ensure that your statements or topics do not violate copyright laws, trademarks, patents and others.
  7. It is prohibited to use the e-Participation space for contests, pyramid schemes, get-rich-quick schemes, internet money schemes, chain letters or spam emails, whether commercial or otherwise.
  8. It is not allowed to upload files containing computer viruses (such as Trojan horse, worm, time bomb) or software that can damage other users' computers.
  9. The e-Participation space administrators do not verify, endorse, represent or guarantee the truth, accuracy or reliability of any statements in this space. Any risk related to the reliability of any material is borne by the individual themselves.
  10. The administrator reserves the right to modify and delete any statement or topic at any time without notifying the author.
  11. The administrator reserves the right to modify this e-Participation policy and guidelines at any time without notice.
  12. By participating or making a statement in the e-Participation space, you are bound by the terms and conditions of these guidelines.