PUBLIC-SECTOR-BASICS5 MIN READ
Public Value Before Private Preference
Distinguish public value from individual preference when framing a government action.
Public value is the north star; stakeholder preference is evidence, not the mandate. Purpose Name the legitimate public outcome: safety, access, fairness, stewardship, compliance, or trust. Constraint Show legal authority, funding limits, privacy duties, capacity, and equity implications before recommending action. Trace Leave a record of the evidence, decision criteria, and follow-up so the public promise can be checked.
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