1. People who are affected by decisions have a right to participate in making those decisions.

2. Citizen participation results in a superior method of managing local affairs.

3. People are motivated by the realization that they can have some impact on their environment.

4. People have the right to strive to create the environment and quality of life they desire.

5. People have the right to reject an environment or quality of life that is externally imposed.

6. The concept of "community" widens as interaction increases.

7. Every profession and/or discipline is potentially a contributor to community development.