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12/22/2009 - Developing a Request for Proposal
Developing a well-written request for proposal can be a daunting task. It takes time, careful thought and planning. However, a well-written RFP can help form the foundation of a successful relationship with a vendor and provide important goods and services to your county. This Research Brief provides an overview of developing sucessful RFPs. | |
11/24/2009 - The Commissioner-Manager Form of Government
This research brief provides an overview of the Commission-Manager form of government and the states in which it appears. | |
11/23/2009 - Who Comes First?
This protocol list provides the order of seating, introduction, and speaking for numerous officials and dignitaries that many attend county functions. |
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03/01/2010 - State Prisoners in County Jails
With many of our nation’s prisons at or over capacity, thousands of state prisoners are being held in our county jails. This Issue Brief discusses some of the reasons for the high prison rates seen across the country and provides a state-by-state analysis of which states’ county jails house state prisoners and the types of reimbursement provided to counties. | |
10/05/2009 - County Mission, Vision and Values
Just as any business or organization, counties -- their staff and residents -- can benefit from written statements of mission, vision and values as they can contribute to increased government efficiency and accountability. This issue brief provides an overview of crafting these statemetns and examples of current statements from counties across the country. | |
09/14/2009 - Initiative and Referendum: Direct Democracy for States
Initiative and Referendum powers give state residents the ability to have a direct voice in the governing rules of their state’s constitution. These processes can also be an influential tool for local officials of counties and municipalities. This publication provides descriptions of each state’s requirements and regulations on the initiative and referendum processes. |
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05/17/2010 - Legal County Investments: A State by State Report
As the economy has slowed, counties all across the country are looking for ways to increase local revenue. This publication is a compilation of all of the state laws that impact the investment of county idle funds organized by state. | |
04/28/2010 - Counties and Medicaid: A Snapshot
With the continuing rise of caseloads and health care costs, counties are being required to contribute
an increasing amount to cover the costs of Medicaid services. This snapshot provides an overview of the
county responsibilities for Medicaid. | |
02/24/2010 - NACo survey: What About a Jobs Bill?
NACo survey: What About a Jobs Bill? In early February, the National Association of Counties (NACo) conducted a What About a Jobs Bill
instant poll of county economic development directors. |
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