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Intermunicipal Agreements: Case Studies In Durham And York Regions, Rebecca James
Intermunicipal Agreements: Case Studies In Durham And York Regions, Rebecca James
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This paper examines the extent and nature of intermunicipal partnerships in Durham Region and York Region based on an inventory of public partnerships in the two regions and case studies of five intermunicipal agreements. The findings reveal that if municipalities form public partnerships in certain service areas, cost savings can be achieved while still maintaining individual municipal control and accountability.
When Is Bigger Not Better?: The Management And Delivery Of Social Services On Manitoulin Island, Mary Nelder
When Is Bigger Not Better?: The Management And Delivery Of Social Services On Manitoulin Island, Mary Nelder
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This paper examines whether the Ontario government’s creation of District Social Services Administration Boards (DSSABs) has accomplished the stated objectives of simplifying access to services and better servicing clients, as well as improving cost-effectiveness, coordination, innovation, the sharing of resources, and achieving economies of scale. A case study of Manitoulin-Sudbury reveals that the DSSAB for the two combined districts has been unsatisfactory and none of the stated objectives of the policy have been achieved.
Why A Strategic Plan?: A Review Of Strategic Planning In Selected Ontario Municipalities, Moira Winch
Why A Strategic Plan?: A Review Of Strategic Planning In Selected Ontario Municipalities, Moira Winch
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This paper examines whether strategic planning processes successfully assist municipal councils and staff in Ontario based on case studies of 11 municipalities in Ottawa-Carleton and the City of Burlington. The findings reveal that in many instances, strategic planning is being used successfully and the most important factor that contributes to its success is the leadership and commitment of council to the initiation and implementation of the plan.
Development Of A Model For User Fees: A Model On Policy Development In Creating And Maintaining User Fees For Municipalities, Jim Mcqueen
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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
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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.