Citizens' Advocate Office
Government exists to serve the people. I am committed to making state government easy to access and easy to navigate. When people have questions about where to go for help, I want to make it easy for them to find an answer. The Citizens' Advocate Office is here to fill that need and to serve the citizens of Colorado.
Sincerely,
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
WHAT IS THE CITIZENS' ADVOCATE CORPS?
The Citizens' Advocate Corps assists Colorado citizens with state government issues and concerns. The Advocates serve as special representatives to agencies in state government to assist citizens in their interaction with state agencies.
In an effort to create and maintain a state government that takes a hands-on approach to constituents cases, the Citizens' Advocate Corps will provide citizens with a clear and direct method of registering and resolving their complaints and concerns with state agencies.
Your information is kept confidential and there is no charge for the mediation of the Citizens' Advocate Office.
Click here to read the 2008 Citizens' Advocate Directory.
Disclaimer
The Citizens' Advocate Corps was established for the primary purpose of assisting Colorado citizens with state government issues and concerns. In addition to the establishment of the Citizens' Advocate Office, key personnel have been identified and empowered throughout state government to reduce bureaucratic red tape and assist constituents in resolving issues.
The Citizens' Advocate Corps strives to resolve complaints submitted by Colorado citizens. In some instances, an agency complaint may not be resolved to the satisfaction of the constituent. This outcome could occur for a number of reasons, including statutory limitations, jurisdictional boundaries, department/division policy, or exhaustion of agency resources. In this event the citizen is encouraged to explore an agency's appeal process, when applicable. However, some department decisions are final and may not be overturned even with additional communication.
Additional options may be pursued through statutory modification of existing laws or by contacting an attorney to determine possible legal recourse.