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2010

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Municipal E-News: Issue 21: December 2010, Mtas Dec 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 21: December 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Surveying Citizens: A Handbook For Municipal Officials Who Want To Know What Their Citizens Think, David H. Folz Phd Nov 2010

Surveying Citizens: A Handbook For Municipal Officials Who Want To Know What Their Citizens Think, David H. Folz Phd

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This handbook describes the process getting valid and reliable information from a citizen survey. It's intended for readers who don't have a substantial background in survey research or statistics. The basic premise is simple: Do it right or don't bother to do it at all. The necessary steps to "do it right" allow for few shortcuts in planning, designing and implementing a high-quality citizen survey or in analyzing responses. Following the procedures and suggestions described here should yield questions that are valid (measures what you want to measure), reliable (consistent), and useful (results that relate to the survey objectives.


Municipal E-News: Issue 20: November 2010, Mtas Nov 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 20: November 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 19: October 2010, Mtas Oct 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 19: October 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 18: September 2010, Mtas Sep 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 18: September 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 17: August 2010, Mtas Aug 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 17: August 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 16: July 2010, Mtas Jul 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 16: July 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 15: June 2010, Mtas Jun 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 15: June 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 14: May 2010, Mtas May 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 14: May 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 13: April 2010, Mtas Apr 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 13: April 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 12: March 2010, Mtas Mar 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 12: March 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


Municipal E-News: Issue 11: February 2010, Mtas Feb 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 11: February 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.


2010 Annual Report, Mtas Jan 2010

2010 Annual Report, Mtas

MTAS Annual Reports

This annual report provides an overview of 2010 accomplishments of each of the functional areas of the organization including technical consulting, management consulting, information technology consulting, legal and codes consulting and training consulting and programs.

MTAS consultants, most with prior experience in local government, deliver technical assistance upon request to the municipal governments in Tennessee . Consultants maintain face-to-face, telephone and e-mail contact with city officials and provide information, recommendations and in-depth studies . This personal touch is a critical and unique part of MTAS’ efforts to provide cities with practical assistance when needed.

With this annual review of MTAS’ …


Municipal E-News: Issue 10: January 2010, Mtas Jan 2010

Municipal E-News: Issue 10: January 2010, Mtas

Municipal E-News

The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.