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than one hundred subscription-based applications, including finance,
human resources, planning, permitting, and student management. More than
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our low cost of entry and flexible deployment options.
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IEDC’s TECHNOLOGY-LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COURSE
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) invites you to
attend the Technology-Led
Economic Development Training Course - November 16-17,
Baltimore, MD. Learn how to partner with government, industry,
universities and the public to make technology a more prominent element
of your local economy. Register online!
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In The News
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NACo prepares
counties for ARRA reporting deadline
Oct. 10 is the deadline for recipients of American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to report how they have used
the money so far, and the Washington-based National Association of
Counties (NACo) is trying to prepare its members for the unprecedented
event. NACo will hold a Webinar tomorrow to provide updated information
on ARRA’s reporting requirements. Read the entire article here.
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Philadelphia
avoids layoffs, service cuts
Philadelphia officials have cancelled “Plan C” for
balancing the city’s budget as a result of the Pennsylvania
legislature’s approval of House Bill 1828, which will allow the city
to issue a temporary sales tax hike and give it a two-year reprieve on
city pension payments. Plan C could have resulted in 3,000 layoffs of
city employees and cuts to library, recreation and health services. Read
the entire article here here.
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The real-world curriculum, developed with subject matter experts, covers
management, organizational structure, and finance. Enroll
today and earn your degree in 16 months ONLINE!
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Local
governments like to Tweet, survey shows
RSS feeds, Twitter and Facebook are the most common
Web 2.0 applications used by local governments, according to a recent
survey by the Washington-based Public Technology Institute (PTI). The
technology allows officials to keep residents informed and involved in
their city or county government. Read the entire article here.
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Local Government Summit: Stepping Forward into Tomorrow's Local
Government Now
Virtual Conference - October 20, 2009
Learn best practices at informative and engaging sessions, interact with
industry partners and live booth personnel, and network with fellow
colleagues throughout the virtual summit. The day-long free virtual
conference will focus on practical resources, tools and methods for:
Developing innovative processes for service delivery to
citizens and businesses
Leveraging technology to drive local government
transparency
Streamlining internal organization efficiencies and
collaboration
Register
for free today!
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Cities tell
scooter riders to 'park it'
Cities across the country are encouraging residents to
ride scooters as a way to reduce emissions, traffic congestion and gas
consumption. But, if people are riding scooters, they have to have
places to park them. So, cities are getting creative in addressing
parking issues, especially in urban areas where spaces are sometimes
limited. Read the entire article here.
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Wildfire
assessment course now available
Fire and forestry professionals for state and local
governments can learn how to prevent wildfires through a new course
offered by the Quincy, Mass.-based National Fire Protection
Association's Firewise Communities program. The course, "Conducting a
Community Assessment in the Wildland/Urban Interface: Beginning the
Firewise Process," explains how to educate residents of fire-prone areas
about preventing conflagrations before they start. Read the entire
article here.
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North Carolina
implements plastic bottle landfill ban
As of Oct. 1, plastic bottles are no longer welcome in
North Carolina landfills. The goal of the ban is to enhance plastic
recycling efforts and, subsequently, protect the environment while
improving economic conditions. Read the entire article here.
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Weekly
Snapshot winner
This week’s winner is Tisa Moore, media and
communications manager for Sandy Springs, Ga., for a photo of the city's
newest police dog, Seven.
To view this week's snapshot, visit americancityandcounty.com/weeklysnapshot/.
Each Friday, a photograph depicting a local scene will be selected to
appear on www.americancityandcounty.com.
The photographs should be by city or county employees or of city and
county public activities. At the end of the month, one photo will be
selected to print in American City & County magazine. To submit a photo,
simply send an e-mail to edward.brock@penton.com.
Attach the digital photo in jpeg format with a 300 dpi resolution, 5X7
inches. Include a description of where the picture was taken, when and
the photographer's name. You will be notified by e-mail if your
photograph is chosen to appear on the Web and in print.
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Municipal Index
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In the market for new products? Visit the American
City & County Municipal Index online (www.americancityandcountyguide.com/)
to find suppliers of products used in water and wastewater facilities,
streets and highways, solid waste collection, processing and disposal,
parks and recreation facilities, and much more.
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Career Opportunities
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PUBLIC, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT (PEG) MANAGER —
Gillette, Wyo.
For information on this and other local government job openings, visit
"HireAGovPro.”
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Contract Announcements
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The Prichard, Ala., Water Works and Sewer Board has
renewed its public-private partnership with Fort Washington, Pa.-based
SEVERN TRENT to operate and maintain the city’s water and wastewater
facilities.
San Diego has contracted with Broomfield, Colo.-based MWH to convert
storm drain-related drawings into the city’s geographic information
system.
Lake County, Ind., has contracted with St. Charles, Ill.-based THE
SIDWELL COMPANY to provide GIS services for a reassessment of real
property in the county.
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