Alford recommends the idea of lay workers cooperation officials in bringing about the reorganization of school districts 1. It is a democratic procedure.
2. It may be a means of recruiting lay leadership from those men and women who have the possibilities and energy to render a free public service.
3. It may be the means of building local, intelligent public opinion.
4. It may provide the means whereby the reorganization will function more effectively in.
5. It may be the means of giving proper consideration to those working under the present system of organization.
6. It may be the means of stimulating the reorganization of other units of local government.