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Consultation of public opinion and common governance
"Consultation", that is, the meaning of exchanging opinions and discussing, ranges from political consultation and democratic consultation in governing the country to discussion on everything in grass-roots governance, and "consultation" can be seen everywhere. Consultation is a means to find the greatest common denominator of the wishes and demands of the whole society, form a multi-party joint force, realize social co-governance, discuss things well, and finally make things simpler.
Only by consulting and gathering public opinion can we find the greatest common denominator of the wishes and demands of the whole society. There is something to discuss, and everyone's business is discussed and handled. This practice has changed the top-down administrative orders in the past, and turned vertical instructions into horizontal consultations. Everyone sticks to their own words, actively participates in it, makes suggestions, expresses their true wishes, and collides with different opinions, so that public opinion can be manifested and democracy can have soil. Of course, since the matter needs to be discussed, it shows that the matter itself is complex and the interests that need to be taken care of are diverse. In the process of discussion, sometimes it is impossible to cover everything and make all parties completely satisfied. Therefore, the process of discussion is actually a process of compromise, mutual understanding and concession. Only in this way can we find the greatest common denominator of social wishes and demands and maximize social interests, otherwise it will be difficult to discuss the results. Qushuiting Street has changed from disorder and complaint to order, living and working in peace and contentment, mainly thanks to constant "consultation"; "Consultation" has received a good response since it was launched in N city. It is considered to be a megaphone with temperature, a warm public opinion channel and a grounded consulting platform. Fundamentally speaking, because consultation reflects public opinion.
Discuss, form a joint force, and go to a place to let public opinion finally land. Consultation is a means, not an end. The ultimate goal of consultation is to reach public opinion and seek solutions to social problems. In the past, problems at the grass-roots level were difficult to solve, mainly because they could not be understood and supported by the people, who did not understand and support them because they did not know enough information, did not participate in grass-roots governance and did not negotiate enough. The emergence of consultation has effectively solved the problem of people's participation enthusiasm, and can gather people's wisdom, experience and strength to overcome difficulties. From a broader perspective, the sources of joint efforts are not limited to the masses, but also include experts and scholars, social organizations and government agencies. As long as everyone is United as one, there is no problem that cannot be solved.
In a deeper sense, consultation is the beginning of realizing mutual cooperation, joint construction, common governance and sharing. "Co-operation, Co-construction, Co-governance and Sharing" all have the word "common" and all begin with "combination". "Common" emphasizes the meaning of common participation, which can stimulate the initiative, enthusiasm and creativity of the masses. Through consultation, we will jointly build and manage, and finally share the results. Co-operation, co-construction, co-governance and sharing are the trend of the times. Relying only on government governance without the participation of the masses is "carrying a load with a razor-being hot-headed". The effect of governance is not ideal. It is difficult to solve public problems only by relying on people's personal abilities. Only by working together, building together, governing together and sharing can the society be harmonious and the world be peaceful. The best governance is social co-governance, in which everyone can participate and enjoy the fruits of governance. Consultation provides a path for social co-governance.
At present, China's reform has entered a critical period and deep water area, with complicated interests, challenges and opportunities. This situation determines that we need to pay more attention to listening to public opinion, make good use of consultation as a means to seek the greatest common denominator of society and draw concentric circles of public opinion. Only in this way can we present a prosperous picture of "unity of mind and concerted efforts".