New political organisation registers as NPO
Apart from calling for donations to political organisations and parties to be capped at $5,000, the group has taken the unprecedented step of registering itself formally as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO).
RAA’s Belief
The Reform Action Alliance (RAA) belief is that no political party should be profit-making, and that every organisation's accounts should be open to audit and scrutiny.
RAA member Bashaar Tarabay explains, “there should be legislation that sets parameters around campaign funding and collections."
He continued, "if a single donor were to contribute a very significant amount of money, that donor could feel that they are owed favours by the Government when that party gets in, and that is a breeding ground for corruption that sets the wrong standard from day one."
Corruption
According to Mr Tarabay, "Similarly, offering money or favours for votes demonstrates an alarming level of corruption before the election has even happened."
He said, "for the voter, it is a short-term gain – they get some money now, but later that corrupt government is able to siphon off millions, eventually costing that voter much, much more.”
The party in driving an election campaign for the people, and by the people, RAA has capped their campaign donations at $5,000.
Donations Listed
All are invited to donate, with no minimum donation. Also, total campaign funds raised will be listed at RAABVI.org, along with how the funds will be spent.
“Capping, acknowledging and accounting for campaign donations keeps power in the hands of the people, and defends against the undue and controlling influence of private interests,” according to RAA.
Ms Esther N. Fraser, a founding member of RAA added that, “the time is now for immediate action towards accountability, transparency and integrity.”
According to Ms Fraser, “the people are no longer interested in buzz words but in those persons willing to actually manifest the change that the country needs.”
She further stated, “…exhibiting these actions, expresses clearly, our agenda for change and reform across our country.”
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Seems like those three are being thrown around as "positions" and not core values and responsibilities. There is no excuse for being irresponsible.