According to The Cambodia Daily Newspaper, The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has summoned SRP law-maker Mu Sochua and her lawyer Kong Sam Onn to be questioned at the court on Wednesday concerning the defamation case brought against them by Prime Minister Hun Sen, officials said.
Ms Sochua said Sunday that she has received a summons to appear before the court on Wednesday morning to be questioned by Deputy Prosecutor Sok Roeun.
"I will go to the court. I don't know that prosecutor's questions yet. I didn't defame him [the prime minister]; I repeated what he said about me," she said.
Ms Sochua has her own case with the court accusing Mr Hun Sen of defaming her in an April speech.
The prime minister's suit against Ms Sochua and Mr Sam Onn came in response to the lawsuit filed by the opposition lawmaker. Mr Sam Onn also said he would go with his client to the court. He added, however, that he was unsure whether the deputy prosecutor had summoned him in his capacity as Ms Sochua's attorney or as a defendant in the prime minister's lawsuit.
Mr Roeun confirmed he has summoned Ms Sochua and Mr Sam Onn but declined to elaborate. Mr Sam Onn has also been invited to be questioned today by inspectors from Cambodian Bar Association. The CBA initiated an investigation of the attorney after the prime minister's lawyer complained to the bar, accusing Mr Sam Onn of unethical conduct.
Mr Sam Onn was supposed to be questioned by the panel of five inspectors last week, but that meeting was canceled after two inspectors failed to show up. On Sunday, Mr Sam Onn said he would not submit himself to questioning because the CBA inspectors were given until May 25 to investigate and that deadline has passed. "I won't go if they don't renew the inspectors' mandate," he said. CBA President Chiv Songhak confirmed that the inspectors had asked to meet with Mr Sam Onn today.
"The mission hasn't been completed yet; we will renew the inspectors's mandate," he said.
Republished by CI, Cambodia.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
HOW TO BE A GOOD LEADER by eHOW
1-Remember: leadership skills and techniques can be learned. You don't have to be a natural leader. Very few people are.
2- Know your team. At some point, every day, walk around the office and say "Hi" to everyone who works for you. If you're not in the office that day, call and see how people are.
3- Meet your team. Regularly - daily, weekly or monthly, depending on your place and type of work - have meetings of all the members of the team. Keep these meetings short, focused and action-orientated.
4- Train your team. Every team member should have at least two days training a year. Newer and more senior colleagues should have more. If they don't ask to go on training sessions, suggest some suitable courses.
5- Grow your team. Through varied experience and regular training, you should be developing each team member to be more and more confident and more skilled.
6- Set objectives for each team member. As far as possible, these objective such be SMART - Specific Measurable Achievable Resourced Timed.
7- Review the performance of each team member. At least once a year - at least quarterly for the first year of a new team member - have a review session where you assess performance, give feed-back and agree future objectives and training.
8- Inspire your team. Consider making available a motivational quote or story every week or month.
9-Socialise with your team. Have lunch or an after-work drink with them, especially when a staff member has a birthday or there's another reason to celebrate.
10-Thank constantly. The words "Thank you" take seconds to say, but mean so much.
11-Praise constantly. The words "Well done" take seconds to say, but will be long remembered and appreciated.
12-Communicate constantly. Don't assume that people know what you're doing, still less what you are planning or thinking. Tell them, using all the communication tools to hand: team briefings, electronic newsletters, organisational newspapers.
13-Eliminate. Too often we do things because they've always been done. Life changes. Consider whether you could stop doing certain things altogether.
14-Delegate. You don't have to do everything. Develop your team members by training them to do more and trusting them to take over some of the things you've been doing.
15-Empower. A really effective leader sets clear objectives for his team members, but leaves detailed implementation of these objectives to the discretion and judgement of individual members of the team. As Second World War U.S. General George S. Patton put it: "Don't tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results”.
16-Facilitate. A confident leader does not try to micro-manage his team, but makes it clear that, if team members need advice or assistance, he is always there to facilitate and support.
17-Be on time. Always start meetings on time and finish them on time. Natural breaks keep people fresh. Short meetings concentrate the mind.
18-Be seen. Don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk. So visit each unit or department for which you are responsible on a regular basis. Don't do this unannounced - you are not out to undermine other leaders or catch out staff. So arrange with the unit leader or departmental head when you'll visit and ask him or her to walk round with you.
19-Make time. Managers are often very busy and this can deter people from approaching you, so make time for people and be approachable. People will appreciate you taking five minutes out of your busy schedule, especially if you act on/listen to what they say.
20-Really listen. Many of us - especially those who think they are important - don't really listen, but instead think about what they're going to say next. Give the person speaking to you your full attention and really take on board what they are saying.
21-Accept honest criticism. Criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger - but it's a powerful tool of learning. Above all, assess criticism on merit, without regard to its originator.
22-Think strategically. The doers cut a path through the jungle; the managers are behind them sharpening the machetes; the leaders find time to think, climb the nearest tree, and shout "Wrong jungle!" Find time to climb the trees.
23-Have a mentor or buddy, someone doing similar work in the same or a similar organisation with whom you can regularly and frankly discuss your progress and your problems as a leader.
24-Have a role model, someone who can inspire you to be a truly great leader. If you can't find one, study Jed Bartlet as the American President in any episode of the television series "The West Wing".
25-Constantly revisit and review these tips. In his seminal work, "The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People", Stephen Covey puts it this way: "Sharpen the saw".
26-Plan your succession. You won't be there forever and you may not be in control of the timing and circumstances of your departure. So start now to mentor and train at least one colleague who could take over from you.
ROGER DARLINGTON
Last modified on 7 August 2006
2- Know your team. At some point, every day, walk around the office and say "Hi" to everyone who works for you. If you're not in the office that day, call and see how people are.
3- Meet your team. Regularly - daily, weekly or monthly, depending on your place and type of work - have meetings of all the members of the team. Keep these meetings short, focused and action-orientated.
4- Train your team. Every team member should have at least two days training a year. Newer and more senior colleagues should have more. If they don't ask to go on training sessions, suggest some suitable courses.
5- Grow your team. Through varied experience and regular training, you should be developing each team member to be more and more confident and more skilled.
6- Set objectives for each team member. As far as possible, these objective such be SMART - Specific Measurable Achievable Resourced Timed.
7- Review the performance of each team member. At least once a year - at least quarterly for the first year of a new team member - have a review session where you assess performance, give feed-back and agree future objectives and training.
8- Inspire your team. Consider making available a motivational quote or story every week or month.
9-Socialise with your team. Have lunch or an after-work drink with them, especially when a staff member has a birthday or there's another reason to celebrate.
10-Thank constantly. The words "Thank you" take seconds to say, but mean so much.
11-Praise constantly. The words "Well done" take seconds to say, but will be long remembered and appreciated.
12-Communicate constantly. Don't assume that people know what you're doing, still less what you are planning or thinking. Tell them, using all the communication tools to hand: team briefings, electronic newsletters, organisational newspapers.
13-Eliminate. Too often we do things because they've always been done. Life changes. Consider whether you could stop doing certain things altogether.
14-Delegate. You don't have to do everything. Develop your team members by training them to do more and trusting them to take over some of the things you've been doing.
15-Empower. A really effective leader sets clear objectives for his team members, but leaves detailed implementation of these objectives to the discretion and judgement of individual members of the team. As Second World War U.S. General George S. Patton put it: "Don't tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results”.
16-Facilitate. A confident leader does not try to micro-manage his team, but makes it clear that, if team members need advice or assistance, he is always there to facilitate and support.
17-Be on time. Always start meetings on time and finish them on time. Natural breaks keep people fresh. Short meetings concentrate the mind.
18-Be seen. Don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk. So visit each unit or department for which you are responsible on a regular basis. Don't do this unannounced - you are not out to undermine other leaders or catch out staff. So arrange with the unit leader or departmental head when you'll visit and ask him or her to walk round with you.
19-Make time. Managers are often very busy and this can deter people from approaching you, so make time for people and be approachable. People will appreciate you taking five minutes out of your busy schedule, especially if you act on/listen to what they say.
20-Really listen. Many of us - especially those who think they are important - don't really listen, but instead think about what they're going to say next. Give the person speaking to you your full attention and really take on board what they are saying.
21-Accept honest criticism. Criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger - but it's a powerful tool of learning. Above all, assess criticism on merit, without regard to its originator.
22-Think strategically. The doers cut a path through the jungle; the managers are behind them sharpening the machetes; the leaders find time to think, climb the nearest tree, and shout "Wrong jungle!" Find time to climb the trees.
23-Have a mentor or buddy, someone doing similar work in the same or a similar organisation with whom you can regularly and frankly discuss your progress and your problems as a leader.
24-Have a role model, someone who can inspire you to be a truly great leader. If you can't find one, study Jed Bartlet as the American President in any episode of the television series "The West Wing".
25-Constantly revisit and review these tips. In his seminal work, "The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People", Stephen Covey puts it this way: "Sharpen the saw".
26-Plan your succession. You won't be there forever and you may not be in control of the timing and circumstances of your departure. So start now to mentor and train at least one colleague who could take over from you.
ROGER DARLINGTON
Last modified on 7 August 2006
How to Write A Letter To A Politician by eHOW
Good politicians look to the public and listen to what they say. Writing a letter to a politician about a subject you are strong on can make a big difference. Most politicians do take time out of their schedule to read letters that have been sent to them. Learn how to write a letter to a politician that will get noticed.
Instructions
1. Step 1
Write your letter to the politician on a clean crisp piece of paper. It is best that the letter be typed, but hand written letters that are legible are great to. If your hand writing is hard to read it is best to have someone recopy you letter for you that has better hand writing or to type it out.
2. Step 2
Get to the point of your letter in the very beginning of your letter. Avoid writing words just to make the letter appear longer.
3. Step 3
Make no threats or accusations in your letter, be friendly and state your reasons behind your position on the topic you are concerned about. For example do not just write that you are concerned about a certain bill passing, tell them why. No name calling, no matter what be professional.
4. Step 4
Be sure to include in your letter who you represent. Are you a student, a mom, a business owner, or are you speaking for a group of people.
5. Step 5
Always be formal in your letter. Always address the politicians correctly. Usually their title goes before their first and last name. Unless you wish to keep you name announces, make sure you contact information on the letter it self.
Instructions
1. Step 1
Write your letter to the politician on a clean crisp piece of paper. It is best that the letter be typed, but hand written letters that are legible are great to. If your hand writing is hard to read it is best to have someone recopy you letter for you that has better hand writing or to type it out.
2. Step 2
Get to the point of your letter in the very beginning of your letter. Avoid writing words just to make the letter appear longer.
3. Step 3
Make no threats or accusations in your letter, be friendly and state your reasons behind your position on the topic you are concerned about. For example do not just write that you are concerned about a certain bill passing, tell them why. No name calling, no matter what be professional.
4. Step 4
Be sure to include in your letter who you represent. Are you a student, a mom, a business owner, or are you speaking for a group of people.
5. Step 5
Always be formal in your letter. Always address the politicians correctly. Usually their title goes before their first and last name. Unless you wish to keep you name announces, make sure you contact information on the letter it self.
How to Lobby Politicians by eHOW
One of the most endearing qualities of democracy is the ability to consult your politicians. In theory, those politicians are supposed to listen. Nowadays, this is called lobbying. There are people who professionally talk to politicians to give them a certain opinion. Fortunately, everyday citizens like you can also lobby your politician.
Instructions
1. Step 1
Write a letter to your politician outlining your ideas, comments or demands for change. A politician's contact information should be available online and should be quite easy to locate. Politicians are often too busy to take phone calls, so this is the best way to contact them.
2. Step 2
Send an email to the politician. Just like writing letters, email is also a great way to contact your politician and tell them about your concerns. Regularly, politicians will have staff members who wade through the massive amounts of emails in order to bring important ones to the attention of the politician.
3. Step 3
Set up a meeting and visit the politician's office. If your concern is serious enough to warrant a few minutes of the politician's time, you may be granted an appointment. Phone the office, and ask who sets up the politician's schedule. A fair warning: The higher up the political ladder they are, the harder they will be to contact. For example, you'll have an easier time meeting with a state senator than the governor.
4. Step 4
Bring up your concerns to assistants and members of the politician's staff. These people have a direct line to the politician and if they agree with your concerns about your topic's importance, they can relay your message to the politician.
5. Step 5
Attend events where the politician will be. Ribbon cuttings, charity balls and parties are all popular places for politicians to make an appearance, and often you can sneak in a quick word with these officials.
Instructions
1. Step 1
Write a letter to your politician outlining your ideas, comments or demands for change. A politician's contact information should be available online and should be quite easy to locate. Politicians are often too busy to take phone calls, so this is the best way to contact them.
2. Step 2
Send an email to the politician. Just like writing letters, email is also a great way to contact your politician and tell them about your concerns. Regularly, politicians will have staff members who wade through the massive amounts of emails in order to bring important ones to the attention of the politician.
3. Step 3
Set up a meeting and visit the politician's office. If your concern is serious enough to warrant a few minutes of the politician's time, you may be granted an appointment. Phone the office, and ask who sets up the politician's schedule. A fair warning: The higher up the political ladder they are, the harder they will be to contact. For example, you'll have an easier time meeting with a state senator than the governor.
4. Step 4
Bring up your concerns to assistants and members of the politician's staff. These people have a direct line to the politician and if they agree with your concerns about your topic's importance, they can relay your message to the politician.
5. Step 5
Attend events where the politician will be. Ribbon cuttings, charity balls and parties are all popular places for politicians to make an appearance, and often you can sneak in a quick word with these officials.
How to Make Politicians Listen by eHOW
The older you get, the more you realize what an important role politics plays in your life, and the more involved you become. The only way to ensure that politicians listen to their constituents is to become politically active and inform the masses.
Things You'll Need:
· Government-issued photo ID
1. Step 1
Register to Vote. The first step in making sure your voice is heard is by registering to vote. You can register to vote online, by mail or at your local Department of Motor Vehicles. Check voter eligibility requirements for your state.
2. Step 2
Vote. Politicians have no reason to listen if you don't help them get elected. On Election Day, find your nearest polling place and cast your vote to make politicians listen to what you have to say.
3. Step 3
Volunteer to help others make politicians listen to them. You can volunteer your time by helping others register to vote, help a campaign, or volunteer for a specific cause. Volunteering your time to help others make politicians listen is like a back up plan to make them listen.
4. Step 4
Contact your legislators. Whether it's a petition, email or handwritten letter, voicing your concerns to your local legislators is an effective way to make politicians listen to their constituents.
5. Step 5
Protest laws, issues or events that you care about. Although not as effective as voting, protesting is a very public way to make politicians listen to what you have to say. In addition, it's your right to assemble.
6. Step 6
Teach younger kids, and high school students about the political process. Making them understand and care now will ensure that they care and participate later in life.
Things You'll Need:
· Government-issued photo ID
1. Step 1
Register to Vote. The first step in making sure your voice is heard is by registering to vote. You can register to vote online, by mail or at your local Department of Motor Vehicles. Check voter eligibility requirements for your state.
2. Step 2
Vote. Politicians have no reason to listen if you don't help them get elected. On Election Day, find your nearest polling place and cast your vote to make politicians listen to what you have to say.
3. Step 3
Volunteer to help others make politicians listen to them. You can volunteer your time by helping others register to vote, help a campaign, or volunteer for a specific cause. Volunteering your time to help others make politicians listen is like a back up plan to make them listen.
4. Step 4
Contact your legislators. Whether it's a petition, email or handwritten letter, voicing your concerns to your local legislators is an effective way to make politicians listen to their constituents.
5. Step 5
Protest laws, issues or events that you care about. Although not as effective as voting, protesting is a very public way to make politicians listen to what you have to say. In addition, it's your right to assemble.
6. Step 6
Teach younger kids, and high school students about the political process. Making them understand and care now will ensure that they care and participate later in life.
How to Become a Good Politician by eHOW
They say politics is a dirty game. I think it is a good game played by dirty people. The nature of politics scares honest people away but there are ways to become a good politician.
1. Step 1
CONNECT WITH THE PEOPLE YOU REPRESENTSome politicians are only seen by voters when an election is near. A good politician would spend time in his constituency to understand what is really going on. He meets with individuals and groups to find out ways that his county or state can be made better.
2. Step 2
AVOID BAD COMPANYAll corrupt politicians were corrupted by someone else. Corruption and conviction don't mix. You do not have to acquiesce to the bribes and kickbacks of lobbyists and contractors. You came to politics to work for your constituents, not to work against them.
3. Step 3
DETERMINE TO LEAVE A LEGACYA scholarship fund. A university. An industrial area. A set of social reforms. These are various things you can leave behind as a politician. Make it a mandatory goal of your career to leave your constituency better than what it is now.
4. Step 4
UNDER-PROMISE AND OVER-DELIVERSome politicians are known for empty promises. This image is true worldwide. The best politicians work more than they speak. Develop your constituency the best way you can.
5. Step 5
LET YOUR CONSTITUENTS KNOW WHAT YOU DOVoters have no idea about what their politicians do. Make it a point to have a website or a newsletter that tells your constituents what you have done since you took office. Keeping short accounts with the electorate helps you to win in the elections. This assists you to clear any erroneous information about you.
6. Step 6
YOU ARE AT THE BECK AND CALL OF THE PEOPLE, NOT THE PARTYYour primary allegiance is to the voter. You have to be prepared to break with party tradition if what is being considered is unfavorable to your constituents. Have principles and stick to them.
7. Step 7
DETERMINE TO BE DIFFERENTYour popularity gives you the unique opportunity to bring people together. Use politics to unite, not to divide. Be a politician who puts his principles first over his pockets.
8. Step 8
CHANGE THINGS, DON'T LET THINGS CHANGE YOUYou have to take initiatives on things that are wrong. Stop or change them. If you don't, they will come back to haunt you. Be a part of the movement to change anything wrong with politics.
1. Step 1
CONNECT WITH THE PEOPLE YOU REPRESENTSome politicians are only seen by voters when an election is near. A good politician would spend time in his constituency to understand what is really going on. He meets with individuals and groups to find out ways that his county or state can be made better.
2. Step 2
AVOID BAD COMPANYAll corrupt politicians were corrupted by someone else. Corruption and conviction don't mix. You do not have to acquiesce to the bribes and kickbacks of lobbyists and contractors. You came to politics to work for your constituents, not to work against them.
3. Step 3
DETERMINE TO LEAVE A LEGACYA scholarship fund. A university. An industrial area. A set of social reforms. These are various things you can leave behind as a politician. Make it a mandatory goal of your career to leave your constituency better than what it is now.
4. Step 4
UNDER-PROMISE AND OVER-DELIVERSome politicians are known for empty promises. This image is true worldwide. The best politicians work more than they speak. Develop your constituency the best way you can.
5. Step 5
LET YOUR CONSTITUENTS KNOW WHAT YOU DOVoters have no idea about what their politicians do. Make it a point to have a website or a newsletter that tells your constituents what you have done since you took office. Keeping short accounts with the electorate helps you to win in the elections. This assists you to clear any erroneous information about you.
6. Step 6
YOU ARE AT THE BECK AND CALL OF THE PEOPLE, NOT THE PARTYYour primary allegiance is to the voter. You have to be prepared to break with party tradition if what is being considered is unfavorable to your constituents. Have principles and stick to them.
7. Step 7
DETERMINE TO BE DIFFERENTYour popularity gives you the unique opportunity to bring people together. Use politics to unite, not to divide. Be a politician who puts his principles first over his pockets.
8. Step 8
CHANGE THINGS, DON'T LET THINGS CHANGE YOUYou have to take initiatives on things that are wrong. Stop or change them. If you don't, they will come back to haunt you. Be a part of the movement to change anything wrong with politics.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
How To Be Good Politician.
Vicki Bourne
Former SenatorAustralian Parliament
Former SenatorAustralian Parliament
1. Be humble
-There is no positional power.
-Be aware of how little power you have individually.
-Power is only a product of collective action.
2. Be nice to others
-Keep people on side — you might need their support later.
3. Think strategically
-Where is the power?
-How can I get others to agree?
-Who will back me?
-Create a situation where everyone gains something.
4. Specialise
-Pick a topic that interests you and research it thoroughly.
-Become one of the experts in the Parliament on your topic.
-Eventually, others will seek your point of view, publicly and privately, and this will give you considerable standing and influence.
5. Have clear, achievable goals
-Know what you want to achieve from the time you are elected.
-Do not try to change the world.
-Pick objectives that are measurable (this is good for your own morale).
6. Understand the issues
-Research. If you are discussing any issue – local to international – make sure you have all the most up-to-date information.
7. Listen to others
-Do not think you understand it all. Others’ experience will probably be different to yours, and they may help you re-think your view. Anyway, in a democracy their view also counts.
8. Learn how to say “no” kindly and with respect Sometimes this is not easy!
-Be aware of how little power you have individually.
-Power is only a product of collective action.
2. Be nice to others
-Keep people on side — you might need their support later.
3. Think strategically
-Where is the power?
-How can I get others to agree?
-Who will back me?
-Create a situation where everyone gains something.
4. Specialise
-Pick a topic that interests you and research it thoroughly.
-Become one of the experts in the Parliament on your topic.
-Eventually, others will seek your point of view, publicly and privately, and this will give you considerable standing and influence.
5. Have clear, achievable goals
-Know what you want to achieve from the time you are elected.
-Do not try to change the world.
-Pick objectives that are measurable (this is good for your own morale).
6. Understand the issues
-Research. If you are discussing any issue – local to international – make sure you have all the most up-to-date information.
7. Listen to others
-Do not think you understand it all. Others’ experience will probably be different to yours, and they may help you re-think your view. Anyway, in a democracy their view also counts.
8. Learn how to say “no” kindly and with respect Sometimes this is not easy!
But you might need that person’s support later so avoid offending.
9. Understand your Institution
9. Understand your Institution
-The more you understand the rules of procedure and the traditions of the parliament,
the more you will be able to use these to achieve your goals.
10. Earn respect
-Show you respect the views and experience of others.
-Demonstrate that you can be trusted.
-Learn to recognise corrupt behaviour.
10. Earn respect
-Show you respect the views and experience of others.
-Demonstrate that you can be trusted.
-Learn to recognise corrupt behaviour.
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