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Publications: Government Manuals
SPC produces several handbooks that address basic issues and
problems commonly experienced by local elected officials. If you are interested
in ordering any of the manuals, please download an order
form (PDF Format--9.23 K). You can order as many as five items with one
order form. Stay tuned: automated web ordering is coming soon!
If you have any questions about any of the manuals before
ordering, please e-mail comments@spcregion.org.
To download the order form, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, it’s available as a free download
from Adobe.
ATTAINING A WISE OUTCOME: PROBLEM SOLVING
FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS (2002) – Problem-solving guide provides an opportunity
to think about problem-solving in a structured setting. This manual offers insight
into those factors that make a difference in reaching a wise outcome to frustrating
problems or dilemmas. The guide is buillt around the expereinces of practitioners
(with actual case problems). Offers a set of practical suggestions and guidelines
for effective problem-solving. LGP-00152 Cost $35.00 [ order form
]
FINANCING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND REVITILIZATION: TIF, LERTA, STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS (2003) –
This guide has been written to fill a gap in the local government knowledge
base about tax increment financing (TIF) and other mechanisms. It will provide
background information about the use of TIFs in the United States and basic
information about Pennsylvania’s TIF law. A framework for decision making
will also be presented to assist local officials who must determine whether
tax increment financing is an appropriate choice or, perhaps other financing
options such as LERTA, are also considered. This publication is intended to
serve as a reference for local elected officials and laymen as they review and
consider options and strategies for local economic development projects. LGP-
00162 Cost $50.00 [ order form
]
THE MUNICIPAL HIRING
MANUAL (2002) – Provides step-by-step processes for hiring. The manual includes
a separate section on relevant issues such as the legal aspects of hiring, in-service
training programs, safety programs, employee manuals, and the CDL program. Additionally,
forms, questionnaires, sample copies of advertisements, model ordinances, and
other vital materials are presented in the manual. LGP-00153 Cost $50.00 [ order form
]
STANDARDS FOR EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: A WORKBOOK FOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT -
Designed to assist local elected and appointed officials in determining the capacity and effectiveness of municipal operations in: General Management; Financial Management; Risk Management; Personnel Management; Police Operations; Records Management; Fire Operations; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Management; Public Works Management; Land Use Control and Code Enforcement; Parks and Recreation; and Ethical Standards. An appendix contains information for developing action plans to address noted deficiencies. LGP-003 Cost $50.00 [ order form ]
MERGER/CONSOLIDATION MANUAL (2000) A handbook on the “how” of consolidation/merger. It sets forth a step-by-step procedure – one that can be used by local government officials and lay citizens who may have little, if any, experience in such an undertaking. LGP-00204 Cost $50.00 [ order form ]
