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Seventh Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1921

Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1921. Work included a public school survey, analysis of the city budget, a telephone rate inquiry, gathering information on bus transportation, and studying the detention home of the Toronto Juvenile Court. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1964

Year: 1964

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto and suburban representatives.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1929

Year: 1929

Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information

Fifteenth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1929

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1929. The formation of an Advisory City Planning Committee is discussed. Other civic achievements including reorganization of the city finance department. Bureau work included studies on policing, motor accidents and the board of education. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

Personnel Management In The Municipal Corporation Of The City Of Toronto (This Does Not Include School Boards)

Year: 1947

Summary: Highlights a new by-law requiring the appointment of personnel director and an advisory panel committee, effectively reorganizing the city administration and making one person responsible for appointments, promotions and classifications of employees.

The Toronto Civic Budget For 1922

Year: 1922

Summary: Outlines the tax burden and the implications of the new budget in 1922.

City Budget Facts Based Upon The Official Estimates Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1919

Summary: City budget estimates and analysis for 1919, prepared for the purposes of encouraging citizen engagement with city council and budget matters.

Bureau Of Municipal Research In Review

Year: 1977

Summary: Listing of recently published studies, research in progress, and upcoming Bureau of Municipal Research events. Sample research topics include the island airport, teaching of local government in schools, the planning act review, saving energy, managing local government resources, and legislative attempts to deal with urban growth.

Toronto's Civic Budget For 1922 (Continued)

Year: 1922

Summary: Analysis of tax burden per capita and the proportion dedicated to education vs. other expenditure.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Twenty-Ninth Annual Report

Year: 1943

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1943. Topics of importance include the role of supervision and the BMR, intergovernmental relations, educational institutions, voter turnout, and city budget and planning. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

It Is Often Forgotten

Year: 1926

Summary: Reminds readers of the importance of voting for the Board of Education in light of the fact that education makes up about 35% of general taxation. Outlines the qualifications required for useful members, and discusses the main issues in the upcoming elections.

Citizens Control Of The Citizen's Business

Year: 1924

Summary: Argues that the tax burden is increasing while the ability of residents to pay is not, and the municipality is not being run efficiently enough.

The City Of Toronto Proposes To Spend On Current Account During 1926 $28,190,117

Year: 1926

Summary: Notes that while civic budget estimates have improved, they are still are not sufficiently standardized between departments.

Fourth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1918

Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1918. Work included studies of city institutions, community studies, working with other cities, and issuing bulletins. The need for education reform and continuity in city government is discussed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

Full Employment Social Questions For Public Policy

Year: 1978

Summary: Registration form for Urban Seminar 6. Topics of discussion to include social effects of unemployment, the role of government in full employment, and the changing economic climate.

From The Standpoint Of The Public Corporations Exist In Order To Give Service

Year: 1927

Summary: Highlights City's Council's control on the prices of services in the city, provided privately or publicly, through taxation. Highlghts issues of municipal economy which may be a concern in the upcoming elections, including the efficiency of the Board of Education, and whether or not services can be improved when costs are reduced.

Open Letter: Are We Supporting Democracy On The Home Front?

Year: 1949

Summary: Analysis of voter turnout, and how many voters voted for each office, in the last elections.

Cities Differ Materially In The Extent Thoroughness And Administrative Grouping Of The Functions Performed And Services Rendered To Their Citizens

Year: 1925

Summary: Comparison of public expenditures on services and ordinary taxes in Toronto and Montreal. Also takes into account total municipal debt for each city.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Interim Activity Report

Year: 1975

Summary: An interim report on the activities of the Bureau of Municipal Research - sent to members. A list of studies and reports published in 1975-6 is included. Study topics include fire prevention, metropolitan government, waste management, citizen participation in metro Toronto, leisure habits of London apartment dwellers and civic education in schools.

The City Of Toronto As A Buyer

Year: 1921

Summary: Tabulated comparison of prices paid by the city of Toronto and related bodies for supplies in common use. Suggests concentration of purchasing efforts applied through a centralized price-getting authority in co-operation with departmental ordering agents.

City Of Toronto Budget Story No.2

Year: 1934

Summary: Poses queries as to the effects of the Depression on the city accounts and the use of deficits to cover for lost tax revenue.

Monthly Letter To Men And Women

Year: 1947

Summary: New council should be given full legitimacy to make decisions based on budget estimated, but have been forced into merely implementing education decisions of old council.

The City Of Toronto Will Have Spent Out Of Current Account In The Year 1925 $28,074, 823.20

Year: 1925

Summary: An analysis of annual expenditure and comparison to previous year. Warns that without a more rational, scientific accounting of expenditures, the city may not be able to keep decreasing municipal expenditures.

Thirteenth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1927

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1927. Work included public addresses, and a campaign to increase voters. The Bureau also suggested cutting the size of city council and the board of education. The city council and civic service appointments are outlined. Bureau publications are listed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

The 1927 Current City Budget Story No. 1

Year: 1927

Summary: Highlights the high per capita tax burden in Toronto, largely due to postponed Harbour and Radial payments. Urges taxpayers to vote every year, even when there are no pressing civic issues at stake - as control of taxation and expenditures is in itself a pressing civic issue.

The 1930 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.2

Year: 1930

Summary: A tabulated comparison of estimated civic expenditures from 1928-1930, with comments.

The Time To Meet An Emergency Is When The Emergency Appears, And The Action Taken Must Be Action Which Takes Effect Immediately, Not In The Future

Year: 1932

Summary: In light of the recent financial emergency (eg. the Depression), the Bureau outlines some of the steps taken to reduce municipal operating costs in 1932 and proposes steps to meet further reduction targets in 1933.

The 1936 Annual Report Of The Commissioner Of Finance

Year: 1937

Summary: A summary of the various reports regarding the city's financial state. Some highlights of these reports include details on the housing issue, and how city planning was essential to the success of new the new housing programme.

Letter To All Bureau Members

Year: 1978

Summary: Letter to all Bureau of Municipal Research members outlining speakers and topics at the upcoming conference of the Governmental Research Association. Topics include metropolitan government reform, local government financing, controlling urban growth, and maximizing accountability in education.

Sixth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1920

Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1920. Work includes - surveying city institutions, community survey work, and working with the Citizens' Research Institute of Canada. A listing of Bureau bulletins and white papers is included. Advances made by civic government are listed. A training school for public service is suggested. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

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