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New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness Local Initiatives


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New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness was charged with studying the structure and operations of New York local government; reducing costs and improving the effectiveness of local government operations; and reforming election laws and procedures. The commission issued its final report, entitled "21st Century Local Government," in April 2008. These records contain background information gathered by the commission regarding local government initiatives to reduce costs and improve the effectiveness of operations.
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Local initiatives
Quantity:

3 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
2007-2008
Series Number:
B2016

Arrangement

Alphabetical by county, then by municipality.

Biographical Sketch

The Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness was created by Executive Order No. 11 by Governor Eliot Spitzer, on April 23, 2007. The commission, which consisted of fifteen members appointed by the Governor, was charged with studying the structure and operations of New York local government; reducing costs and improving the effectiveness of local government operations; and reforming election laws and procedures. The commission issued its final report, entitled "21st Century Local Government," in April 2008.

Scope and Content Note

These records contain background information gathered by the State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness regarding local government initiatives to reduce costs and improve the effectiveness of operations.

Related Publications

Final report of the Commission on Local Government Efficiency & Competitiveness, "21st Century Local Government," is held by the New York State Library.

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