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Development Of A Model For User Fees: A Model On Policy Development In Creating And Maintaining User Fees For Municipalities, Jim Mcqueen
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the relevance and significance of user fees in Ontario based on case studies that assess user fee policies in four municipalities in the Halton Region – Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville. The findings reveal that user fees have become a more prominent revenue source and they are an important component of a municipality’s revenue base.
The Birth Of The Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Richard Ramsay
The Birth Of The Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Richard Ramsay
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether the causes of amalgamation in Cape Breton County are similar to the causes that have driven other amalgamations in the Maritime Provinces. Interviews with key stakeholders and an analysis of reports associated with the amalgamation were conducted. The findings reveal that Cape Breton County is a unique case and the Government of Nova Scotia decided to amalgamate because it recognized the dismal financial position of several of the municipal units.
Toward An Economic Development Strategy For The County Of Middlesex, Stephen Evans
Toward An Economic Development Strategy For The County Of Middlesex, Stephen Evans
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the factors that are necessary in the successful adoption of an economic development strategy in Middlesex County based on an analysis of Census data pertaining to population, gender, age, income, education, employment, housing, and agriculture and an investigation of the governance issues in the region. The findings reveal that in order to overcome conflict among constituent municipalities and foster a sense of cooperation between them, decisions about economic development initiatives must be removed from the political realm and placed in the hands of local, appointed business actors.
Humanizing The Downsizing Process: A Review Of A Recent Downsizing Process In Three Conservation Authorities, Thomas Prout
Humanizing The Downsizing Process: A Review Of A Recent Downsizing Process In Three Conservation Authorities, Thomas Prout
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the ways in which the negative effects of downsizing can be reduced based on a survey of stakeholders involved in the downsizing processes of three conservation authorities in Ontario – Ausable Bayfield, Saugeen Valley, and Upper Thames River. The findings reveal that the most important factor to consider with respect to downsizing is whether there are good human resource management practices in place long before the downsizing process is to occur.
An Investigation Of Strategic Planning And Organizational Change: Halton Regional Police Service, Laurie Mcginn
An Investigation Of Strategic Planning And Organizational Change: Halton Regional Police Service, Laurie Mcginn
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the strategic planning process used by the Halton Regional Police Service to assess its effectiveness in terms of counteracting staff resistance to change. Case studies of the process that was used in 1991 and repeated in 1995 were conducted. The findings reveal that the working philosophy of strategic planning would be better served by fully recognizing and anticipating employee resistance to change within the strategic planning process and developing solutions to help overcome its effects.
Gta Reform: City Of Burlington – Identification And Analysis Of The Process Used By The City To Evaluate The “Golden” Report, Mickey Frost
Gta Reform: City Of Burlington – Identification And Analysis Of The Process Used By The City To Evaluate The “Golden” Report, Mickey Frost
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the policymaking process used by local governments in order to determine whether the rational or incremental model of decision-making is most evident. A case study of the process used by the City of Burlington in response to recommendations made by the GTA Task Force concerning the City’s governance was conducted. The findings reveal that the policymaking process in Burlington was reflective of both models of decision-making, but elements of the incremental model and persuasion were more evident than the problem solving that is associated with the rational model.
Interorganizational Networking In The Local Government Sector: Case Study Of The Municom Network, Geoffrey Singer
Interorganizational Networking In The Local Government Sector: Case Study Of The Municom Network, Geoffrey Singer
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the potential implications of information and communication technologies on interorganizational relations in the local government sector based on a case study of the Municom Network, which was designed to electronically link Ontario municipalities. The findings reveal that the Municom Network could be an important addition in strengthening interorganizational relationships in the future, as it provides a number of useful tools for direct communication, it is an efficient and powerful means of keeping municipal practitioners updated on events that affect their organization, and it serves as a central repository of municipal information.
The Economic Impact Of A Short Term Event On Tourism: 1994 National Slo-Pitch Tournament, John Macdonald
The Economic Impact Of A Short Term Event On Tourism: 1994 National Slo-Pitch Tournament, John Macdonald
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether short-term special events provide a positive net economic benefit to the host community with a specific focus on the 1994 Canadian National Slo-Pitch Championships held in Niagara Falls. A participant survey designed to identify demographic information and direct spending patterns was conducted, in addition to a survey of the hotels that accommodated the participants. The findings reveal that significant economic benefits can be gained by hosting short-term special events and the extent of the economic benefits is increased considerably when the event requires participants to stay in the host community overnight.
Intermunicipal Servicing Agreements: Four Case Studies In Huron County, Jennifer Hosack
Intermunicipal Servicing Agreements: Four Case Studies In Huron County, Jennifer Hosack
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines how local servicing problems – with a specific focus on sewage and water services – can be dealt with effectively based on four case studies of municipalities in Huron County. An analysis of municipal and provincial documents and interviews with key stakeholders were conducted. The findings reveal that local servicing problems can be successfully addressed with servicing agreements, which involve adjacent municipalities working cooperatively with one another in order to obtain the level of servicing that they each desire.
Evaluation Of Leadership In Ontario Public Libraries, Reed Osborne
Evaluation Of Leadership In Ontario Public Libraries, Reed Osborne
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether the leadership performance appraisal ratings of public library chief executive officers (CEOs) are influenced by the gender of the CEO. Surveys with 272 board members and management or professional staff at public libraries in Ontario were conducted to determine their evaluations of the CEO for 14 leadership qualities. The findings reveal that female CEOs carry an additional burden in the form of ongoing gender role tensions that male CEOs do not have to endure.
The Incidence And Impact Of Strategic Human Resource Management In Canadian Municipalities, Cheryl Smith
The Incidence And Impact Of Strategic Human Resource Management In Canadian Municipalities, Cheryl Smith
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the incidence and effectiveness of strategic human resource management (SHRM) in Canada based on a survey of 68 municipalities in eight provinces with populations exceeding 38,500. The findings reveal that SHRM is being practiced in a small majority of Canadian municipalities and the majority of the respondent municipalities with SHRM have fully integrated their human resources function within the strategic planning process, which suggests that there is significant potential for the improvement of organizational effectiveness.
An Evaluation Of The Jobsontario Training Program, Michael Schuster
An Evaluation Of The Jobsontario Training Program, Michael Schuster
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the effectiveness of the Ontario government’s jobsOntario Training (JOT) program to determine whether it is successful in helping social assistance welfare recipients obtain jobs. A review of provincial documents as well as surveys and interviews with officials responsible for the development and implementation of the program were conducted. The findings reveal that pre-employment training is effective in helping social assistance welfare recipients become employed and the use of local brokers to deliver JOT contributes to the success of the program.
A Model Of Organizational Learning And Its Application To The Realities Of Public Sector Organizations, Curry Clifford
A Model Of Organizational Learning And Its Application To The Realities Of Public Sector Organizations, Curry Clifford
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines how organizational learning can be implemented in public sector organizations based on a comprehensive literature review. The findings reveal that because organizational learning has largely been used in the private sector and the two sectors are fundamentally different, the challenge is determining how it can be successfully implemented in the public sector.
Implementing And Managing Change In The Fire Service, Terence Allen
Implementing And Managing Change In The Fire Service, Terence Allen
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the potential for strategic planning to act as a tool for anticipating, identifying, and successfully managing change within the fire service based on an analysis of the external change issues that are affecting the fire department as a workplace. The findings reveal that there are many components of the strategic planning process that can assist in the implementation and management of change in the fire service.
Employee Assistance Programs: Suitable Tools For Ontario Boards Of Health, Michael Bragg
Employee Assistance Programs: Suitable Tools For Ontario Boards Of Health, Michael Bragg
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the prevalence of employee assistance programs (EAPs) in Ontario based on a survey of 38 public health units in the province. The findings reveal that only 42 percent of the respondent agencies provide assistance to their employees due to a number of issues associated with the development of these programs, but public health units tend to have a higher level of EAPs in place than the general workforce.
Human Services: The Future Role Of Local Government In Ontario, Stephen Cairns
Human Services: The Future Role Of Local Government In Ontario, Stephen Cairns
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the role of local government in the planning, delivery, and management of human services based on a discussion of provincial programs in Ontario. The findings reveal that local government’s role in human services is being eroded due to provincial initiatives and provincial-municipal agreements that assume greater control by the Ontario government in local activities.
Restructuring Local Government In Ottawa-Carleton, George Vadeboncoeur
Restructuring Local Government In Ottawa-Carleton, George Vadeboncoeur
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the Ontario government’s proposed major changes to the local government of Ottawa-Carleton with respect to the political structure and the distribution of responsibilities. An analysis of three previous studies of regional government in the municipality was conducted. The findings reveal that a two-tier structure of local government is acceptable and the proposed changes would empower the regional government, although some minor changes regarding the delivery of services are required.
The Municipal Role In Child Care – Ontario, Karen Chan
The Municipal Role In Child Care – Ontario, Karen Chan
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the municipal role in child care based on interviews, surveys, workshops, conferences, and focus groups with officials from Ontario municipalities. The findings reveal that the planning and development of human services is shared between the provincial and municipal levels of government but provincial legislation regarding child care must include the appropriate allocation of responsibility to the municipal level in order to ensure that the service is institutionalized.
Issues In The Unorganized Areas Of Northern Ontario, Dean Nickerson
Issues In The Unorganized Areas Of Northern Ontario, Dean Nickerson
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines how the unorganized or unincorporated areas of Northern Ontario pose difficulties for the provincial government based on a discussion of the steps the province has taken to compensate for the lack of local government and the problems that occur with respect to these provincial initiatives. The findings reveal that unorganized areas present a considerable burden on the Ontario government with respect to service provision, taxes, planning, and democracy.
Fiscal Impact Analysis: Applications And Usage In Ontario Municipalities, Jeffrey Celentano
Fiscal Impact Analysis: Applications And Usage In Ontario Municipalities, Jeffrey Celentano
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the overall effectiveness of financial impact analysis (FIA) in local government based on a survey of 48 municipalities in Ontario with populations over 25,000. The findings reveal that despite the usefulness of FIA as an evaluative technique for municipal expenditures and revenues, it remains an unpopular tool for local government administrators in the province.
An Investigation Of Privatization: A Local Government Service – The Waterloo County Board Of Education School Bus Fleet, Christopher Smith
An Investigation Of Privatization: A Local Government Service – The Waterloo County Board Of Education School Bus Fleet, Christopher Smith
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the issues involved with the privatization of local government services based on a case study of the Waterloo County Board of Education’s decision to privatize school bus operations. The findings reveal that a number of considerations should be made with regards to privatization, including whether the service is one that can be competitively substituted by the private sector, the type management controls, regulations, and evaluations that need to be put in place, and the contractual, legislative, and moral obligations to existing employees.
The Boundary Adjustment Process: The Case Of Arbitration In The Greater London Area, Bruce Curtis
The Boundary Adjustment Process: The Case Of Arbitration In The Greater London Area, Bruce Curtis
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the negotiation and arbitration processes that were used in the annexation of the Greater London Area to determine their appropriateness in resolving boundary issues. A comprehensive literature review and an analysis of public hearings were conducted. The findings reveal that the arbitration process was unsuccessful and inappropriate in resolving the boundary adjustment dispute and the arbitration process did very little in adding substantial information to the decision-making process.
Municipal Staff-Council Relations In Theory And Practice: Examining The Hamilton Gore Park Fiasco, Vincent Sferrazza
Municipal Staff-Council Relations In Theory And Practice: Examining The Hamilton Gore Park Fiasco, Vincent Sferrazza
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines concerns regarding the roles and responsibilities of councillors and bureaucrats within the policymaking process based on a case study of the Gore Park Rejuvenation Program in Hamilton. The findings reveal that if the expectations of councillors and bureaucrats are not coordinated, problems will eventually occur and, more specifically, if councillors do not prudently assess issues and bureaucrats fail to act responsibly, policies will not be properly formulated or delivered.
Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act, 1989: Organizational Change In The Region Of Hamilton-Wentworth, Thomas Plant
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the organizational changes that have taken place in Hamilton-Wentworth as a result of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) based on case studies of the regional clerk’s department and the regional police department. The findings reveal that when change occurs at the municipal level, it is important to view the organization as a compilation of the organizational structure, the groups within the organization, and the individuals who comprise those groups in order to avoid decline.