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Administrative Study Of The Department Of Public Health

Year: 1915

Summary: An overview and analysis of various departments relating to public health, including hospitals, nursing, maternity and infant care, dentistry, food inspection and sanitation services. The Bureau of Municipal Research makes recommendations to improve public health, including upgrading and expanding public health office spaces modernizing administrative practices, and encouraging inter-departmental cooperation for more efficient collection of data, information and statistics related to public health.

Making One Hundred Cents Do A Dollar's Worth Of Work - Story Number Two

Year: 1914

Summary: Efficient processes for salary cheques saves the time of the City Treasurer and City Auditor, as made evident by the reduction in countersigned cheques from 1913 to 1914.

Municipal Police Service Story No.1

Year: 1927

Summary: The Bureau argues that the police budget must be made more transparent and the needs of the Police more openly discussed in order to increase the efficiency of the force and public safety.

Open Letter: Police And Fire Services

Year: 1955

Summary: In light of the many challenges of overlapping jurisdiction, budgeting and efficiency of the multiple fire and police services, the Bureau recommends creating a unified body for provision in the Toronto area.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1967

Year: 1967

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.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1961

Year: 1961

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 representatives. 1961 guide also includes a list of Association of Women Electors contact information, and city council seating plan.

The Police Department

Year: 1919

Summary: Summary of the organization, powers, activities, expenditures, and revenue of the Toronto Police Department. Includes a description of the administration of justice.

An Analysis Of Toronto's Budget For 1916

Year: 1916

Summary: A summary of city of Toronto budget expenditures for 1915 with estimates for the 1916 budget - includes information on expenditures, city revenue and debt, and includes a breakdown of average taxes paid by Toronto citizens. The publication aims to encourage taxpayer and citizen engagement with budgetary concerns, and attempts to educate the reader on how departments estimate their costs from year to year.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1973-74

Year: 1974

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, suburban representatives, children's aid, and relevant provincial organizations

Municipal Police Service Story No. 2

Year: 1928

Summary: Gives an overview of police services in three British cities. This information is meant to assist City Council and the Board of Control in their consideration of the upcoming Police Estimates.

Municipal Police Service Story No. 3

Year: 1928

Summary: Gives an overview of police services in several Canadian cities. This information is meant to assist City Council and the Board of Control in their consideration of the upcoming Police Estimates. Notes how police expenditures in Toronto have increased relative to population and general taxation.

The 1929 City Budget Story No.2

Year: 1929

Summary: Highlights major figures and expenditures of the 1929 budget. Notes that general government had expanded slightly per capita since 1928, and that the cost of education continues to increase. Suggests a need to check spending and to reduce the tax burden on businesses.

Toronto At A Glance 1932

Year: 1932

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

Is Policing The Public's Business?

Year: 1976

Summary: Review of studies that have been done about the police, the police budget process, the role of the police and the need for more provision of information about its actions.

City Budget Facts 1916

Year: 1916

Summary: A summary of city of Toronto budget expenditures for 1915 with estimates for the 1916 budget - includes information on expenditures, city revenue and debt, and includes a breakdown of average taxes paid by Toronto citizens. The publication aims to encourage taxpayer and citizen engagement with budgetary concerns, and attempts to educate the reader on how departments estimate their costs from year to year.

Questions For Electors 1982

Year: 1982

Summary: Presents important issues faced by municipal representatives in the 1982 election.

Municipal Police Service Story No.4

Year: 1928

Summary: Outlines the 1928 Police estimates. Notes upcoming police expenditure decisions, and weighs this against the possibility of improving services.

Bureau Of Municipal Research In Review

Year: 1976

Summary: Listing of recently published studies, research in progress, and upcoming Bureau of Municipal Research events. Sample research topics include low voter turnout, policing, the media, housing

School Vandalism: An Emerging Concern

Year: 1977

Summary: School vandalism should be dealt with through standardized definitions and damage reports, increased awareness of social and financial costs, and allayed fears of police involvement.

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1956

Year: 1956

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 representatives.

Toronto At A Glance 1930

Year: 1930

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

Toronto At A Glance 1931

Year: 1931

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

Municipal Police Service Story No. 2

Year: 1928

Summary: Gives an overview of police services in several US cities. This information is meant to assist City Council and the Board of Control in their consideration of the upcoming Police Estimates. Notes the need to consider more information than just city population, city area, and current size of the city police force when making decisions on police budgets.

Police Story No.1 The Trend Of Development In Police Administration

Year: 1937

Summary: Suggests that technological developments - such as the use of wireless radio - can enable increasing the efficiency of police work without increasing numbers. Provides figures for the strength and distrubution of Toronto's police force, as well as some numbers on crime.

Directory Of Governments In Metropolitan Toronto 1971-72

Year: 1972

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, suburban representatives, and children's aid, Municipal Assessment Department, and Ontario Municipal Board

Toronto At A Glance 1929

Year: 1929

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

Directory Of Governments In Metropolitan Toronto 1975-76

Year: 1976

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, suburban representatives, children's aid, and relevant provincial organizations

Questions For Electors 1980

Year: 1980

Summary: Presents important issues faced by municipal representatives in the 1980 election.

City Budget Facts

Year: 1918

Summary: City budget estimates and analysis for 1918, prepared for the purposes of encouraging citizen engagement with city council and budget matters.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1966

Year: 1966

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.

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