
This article examines the value of rail to trails projects. Suggests that as new uses are found for abandoned rail corridors

This article describes the process of evaluating the performance of the chief local government administrator and presents reasons why performance evaluation...

This article explains how complaints should be treated as beneficial, efficient, cost-effective ways of obtaining useful customer information.

This article presents the results of a public institution survey dealing with family/youth issues.

This article examines the benefits of defined contribution plans.

This article discusses electric restructuring and its potential impacts on local government.
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This ICMA signature survey, conducted every five years, examines the service delivery choices, practices, and policies of local governments. Survey topics covered include adopting, evaluating private service delivery and obstacles in private service delivery.
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The survey covers form of government, initiatives for referenda and recall, selection and composition of elected officials.