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DR. JOSEPH J. RIZZO CHIMOPMACTIC PHYSICIAN

73* WASHINGTON ST. CAPC MAY. N. U. 00304

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By DEL BROOKS When Social Security began collecting informs liar on millions of workers in 1B37. some doomsayers said this would lead to federal control and regimentation of all Americans Just over a decade later, George Orwell warned against undue Government interven lion in his classic novel, JIM As 19&4 approaches, we find a still-imperfect world but the sky has not fallen Despite the advent of television, the computer, and other technology, there is no Big Brother controlling our lives. Early on, Social Security founders recognized people’s concern about the collection of personal data. They drafted regulations that would ensure that information provided by employees, their employers, and others would remain confidential THESE REGULATIONS have been modified over the years as Social Security took on new responsibilities sod in response to new faws. Those statutes include the Freedom of Information Act of 1966 as amended, the Privacy Act of 1974, the Tax Reform Act of 1976, and the Govern-ment-in-the Sunshine Act. As a whole, these related laws open up information about government operations and reduce secrecy. At the same time, they protect a person's right to privacy. It might appear that the public’s “right to know” under the Freedom of Information Act is in conflict

with the individual's “right to privacy’' under the Privacy Act, but quite the opposite is true For example, one section of the Freedom of Information Act exempts personal and medical files from disclosure, and the Privacy Act actually clarifies that section. UNDER THE Privacy Act, the government is allowed to collect only the minimum amount of information needed for efficient and fair program administration and, where possible, directly from the person involved. The individual has the right to know what information is being collected and why, to examine such information, and to request revision of incorrect material. Generally, Social Security will give out information only if required by law or if the individual gives permission. Information can only be given without permission in very specific situations such as: To determine eligibility (or assistance programs, such as aid to families with dependent children, food stamps, and Medicaid; to help locate a parent with child support obligations; f'* Q. AM I required to answer all questions on my application for Social Security checks? A. No, but refusal to answer certain questions could your right to or the amount of your benefit.

for certain law enforce ment purposes; to prevent fraud and abuse; for certain life-threatening situations and nitional security; and for census, statistical, and research purposes More information about

how we handle information is available in any Social Security office. Also a person can inspect and copy various legal, administrative, and informational publications on this subject.

Lower Township

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8 REASONS WHY!

YOU SHOULD VOTE

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FOR THE CHARTER CHANGE IN LOWER TOWNSHIP

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It wtt MV* you rnonay. it is estimaied that a protessonai Manager will save the Township $500,000 of your ta* dollars Remember, your taxes have increased 1m the last three years

Thee* la a drastic need to have fuft-ttme management for tho Township. (3 pan time elected officials cannot do the job. even Mayor Bieber bach has admmed to the Charter Study Commission and to the media that Lower Township needs professional administration-management) (Former Mayor Thomas Clydesdale has also openly endorsed full-time professional management m Lower Township as have most other former Committee Mem bers and present Depanment heads

A profMalonal Meneger will be weft quaftfled for the job. New Jersey State Statutes provide that the Manager be qualified, trained and exj to hold the position of Manager Research on other Managers in NqU Jersey indicates that most have Master s degrees in local govemmenfm MmSb^nd aft have at least Bachelor s degrees m those areas Prof—looal preparation of tho Townahtp Budget. (With a $5,000,000 Budget a $2,000 000 payroll and ever increasing budget deficits, the Township must have a professional responsrtjle for creating and constantly

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Long range planning wfft be provided Township business affairs are run on an emergency basis: all too frequent Bonding is used to handle emergen oes rather than putting money aside each year to handle the problems

Creation of 3 Ward* ensure* representation for all area* of t

equal opportunity to run for office; a purely local election and

TownaWp Government - Township Government has not worked wen in years because the Township has outgrown its 20.000 peo pie and a $5,000,000 Budget - when something doesn't work wen you change M You voted by a 2-1 majority for a Charter Study • The Charter Study Commiealon voted 6 to 0 for a change.

VOTE YES ON NOVEMBER 8th, 1983 FOR A CHANGE TO THE COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT ORDERED AND PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR CHARTER CHANGE ■ AUDREY STANTON. TREASURER