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Local Government in an Era of Creative Destruction

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Planning Applications per Planner (or FTE)

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I am trying to identify some benchmarks for annual number of applications per planner. Does anyone have any benchmarks or data on this?

Budgeting and Accounting for PTO

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I am curious about how others budget for PTO (paid time off) or vacation time. Do you budget for it in separate accounts or build it into the salary line, track it in a line without budgeting for it...

CNG Fleets and Fueling Stations

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We are considering purchasing CNG-fueled solid waste trucks and if that's successful, converting more of our fleet to CNG. Since we do not have adequte CNG fueling stations nearby we are considering building our own. Has anyone else converted to...

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What Californian and American cities have Public Art Programs and Ordinances, more specifically% for art ordinances? Please attach relevant ordinances.

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