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Patterns Of Government In Onondaga County: Structure And Services Of County, City, Town, And Village Governments, Focus Greater Syracuse And Syracuse University, Maxwell School, Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

The 2021 revised Patterns of Government is an important resource for elected and public officials, citizens, students, businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and the general public. Patterns of Government also serves as the textbook for Citizens Academy, hosted by FOCUS Greater Syracuse. Local government courses at Maxwell School of Syracuse University and Newhouse School of Public Communications also use Patterns of Government as an educational tool. This book contains vital information that ordinarily can be found only when one researches multiple sources.

Patterns Of Government In Onondaga County: Structure And Services Of County, City, Town, And Village Governments, Focus Greater Syracuse, Syracuse University, Maxwell School, Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

The 2018 revised Patterns of Government is an important resource for elected and public officials, citizens, students, businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and the general public. Patterns of Government also serves as the textbook for Citizens Academy, co- sponsored by FOCUS Greater Syracuse and Syracuse University Community Engagement. Local government courses at Maxwell School of Syracuse University and Newhouse School of Public Communications also use Patterns of Government as an educational tool. This book contains vital information that ordinarily can be found only when one researches multiple sources. This informational book will help you understand how local governments are organized, …

Onondaga County Community Indicators 2011 Report, Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

Onondaga County strives to be a sustainable community where every decision is determined on the interdependence and integration of economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship. We are a community of many colors, ethnicities, ages, religious affiliations, and economic levels. We take pride in the place where we live, work, play, and raise a family. Our basic creed is Be+ (be positive). The Onondaga County Community Indicators Report is a snapshot of Greater Syracuse, portraying trends of the time and opportunities for the future. Community Indicators 2011 measures where we are advancing as a community and where we are not. …

Onondago County School Evaluation 2011, Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

The purpose of this report is to present information collected from Onondaga County high schools through a comparative study of how well students are prepared for college and/or a future career following graduation. This report will be used in conjunction with 3C Skills (www.3cskills.org) to further the discussion of the state of education in Onondaga County and possible solutions. There is evidence that high school students often graduate without the skills that are needed in college and that are necessary for employment. For example, The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) performed an observation study of schools across New York …

Onondaga County Community Indicators 2010 (Abridged Report), Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

The 2010 Community Indicators Report highlights how Onondaga County compares to the past and to other geographic areas. This report consolidates information on the trends and issues facing county residents to generate discussion, celebrate success and stimulate interest in collecting and reporting data. The report is not exhaustive and will expand as more data become available

2010 Onondaga County Community Indicators, Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

Onondaga County strives to be a sustainable community where every decision is determined on the interdependence and integration of economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship. We are a community of people of many colors, ethnicities, ages, religious affiliations, and economic levels. We take pride in the place where we live, work, play, and raise a family. Our basic creed is Be+ (be positive).

The Onondaga County Community Indicators Report is a snapshot of Greater Syracuse, portraying trends of the time and opportunities for the future. Community Indicators 2010 measures where we are advancing as a community and where we …

Patterns Of Government In Onondaga County : Structure And Services Of County, City, Town And Village Governments, Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program, League Of Women Voters Of The Syracuse Metropolitan Area, F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse

Community Benchmarks Program

Although residential and commercial development seems to spread without regard to political boundaries, much of the Syracuse metropolitan area lies within Onondaga County. Metropolitan area is defined as the city and the communities around it which draw much of their livelihood from the city and use many city services. This handbook attempts to describe not only the traditional institutions of government in Onondaga County with its city, towns, and villages, but also the extent of metropolitan growth and its effect upon these institutions. The Syracuse metropolitan area has unique features and many advantages as this book will detail. However, the …

2002 Assessment Of Municipal Web Sites In Onondaga County, Syracuse University. Maxwell School Of Citizenship And Public Affairs. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

This report evaluates the Web sites of municipalities in Onondaga County. The Community Benchmarks Program (CBP) revisited a study conducted in 1999 that assessed municipal Web sites in the county. The goal of this study is to report the changes that have taken place since the last research project was conducted, given society’s increased reliance on technology

2002 Technology Audit Of Onondaga Municipalities, Maxwell School Of Syracuse University. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

This study reports information about the recent technology audit of 30 of the 35 municipalities in Onondaga County. Data collection time was designated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2002. Several extensions were made with the final data accepted on Oct. 23, 2002. Researchers used an instrument designed to gather information about number of computers accessible to staff, type of hardware and software used, funding allocated for computer training, number of printers available, access to the Internet, employee satisfaction with current technology and future technology needs. The report provides the results of the audit comparing the compiled data using bar …

Comparison Of Municipal Department Head Compensation In Onondaga County, Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

This study provides information about department head compensation in 28 of the 35

municipalities in Onondaga County. The study was conducted by the Community

Benchmarks Program (CBP) at The Maxwell School of Syracuse University.

Data for this report were primarily collected through surveys distributed via fax to 35

municipalities in Onondaga County during the month of October 2000. Twenty-eight

municipalities returned the survey. The surveys requested information about

compensation and benefits of department heads. Background information about each

municipality was obtained from the League of Women Voters. Population information

was obtained from the Bureau of the Census. Parcel information was …

Residential Trash Collection In Onondaga County : A Study Comparing Cost And Type Of Service, Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program.

Community Benchmarks Program

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Benchmarking Local Government Services In Onondaga County: A Demonstration Study Of The 19 Towns And City Of Syracuse, Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program

Community Benchmarks Program

This is the first in a series of reports that will provide data on several government services provided by 20 municipalities in Onondaga County: 19 towns and the city of Syracuse. This publication is part of the ongoing research activities of the Community Benchmarks Program (CBP) and is intended as a demonstration project. The purpose of this study is to illustrate the usefulness of benchmarks as a means of improving government performance. This report begins with the display of basic demographic information, and is followed by individual demonstration studies in the areas of responsiveness to CBP requests for information and …