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Urban Development And The Ontario Municipal Board

Year: 1971

Summary: Documents the history of the Ontario Municipal Board, and the current structure, procedure and extent of its jurisdiction.

What Is 'The Ward' Going To Do With Toronto

Year: 1918

Summary: A survey of problems in "The Ward", including (but not limited to) lack of civic pride, ramshackle buildings, lack of open spaces for recreation, and general hazardous living conditions. The Bureau highlights the need to keep these problems from spreading. Suggestions to deal with the problem of The Ward include expropriation of land, demolishing homes, and education/civic engagement through schools and community centers.

In Response To The Robarts Report

Year: 1977

Summary: The proposals of the Robarts Report aim to bring power down from the Province and give greater authority at the Metropolitan level. BMR counters that further study is needed before internal boundaries are changed.

Mini-Metros: Proposal To Shape Future Growth

Year: 1969

Summary: The Province has proposed reorganization of the area around Metro Toronto into three regional governments; this bulletin provides recommendations as an alternative to this proposal.

Business Is Business Story No.3

Year: 1930

Summary: Suggested organization for the city of Toronto administrative units as a means to secure better results from municipal expenditure and citizen effort

Metro Toronto Under Review: What Are The Issues?

Year: 1975

Summary: Scan of major issues that the Robarts Royal Commission is dealing with regarding the city of Toronto: relationships with neighbouring municipalities, political system, role of boards and commissions, finance, municipal boundaries, inter-governmental relations etc.

Regional Government- The Key To Genuine Local Autonomy

Year: 1968

Summary: Summarizes observations and recommendations dealing with the 29 regional governments proposed by the Ontario Committee on Taxation.

Open Letter: Half A Loaf

Year: 1953

Summary: Describes anticipated restructuring of municipal borders and amalgamation in the Toronto area.

Open Letter: Personnel Story

Year: 1953

Summary: Examines the newly approved personnel system in Toronto, including: the authority over personnel working for the city, the efficiency of their work and the need for merit-based reward systems.

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

Directory Of Governments In Metropolitan Toronto 1981-82

Year: 1982

Summary: A guide to the Municipality of Metro Toronto and the six area municipalities.

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 Council Manager Form Of Municipal Government Story No. 3

Year: 1926

Summary: Delineates the advantages of council-manager structure include democratic control, improving administration, strengthening authority and stability of council, improving budget making efficiency,

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.

Proceedings Governmental Research Association Conference

Year: 1979

Summary: Summarizes topics covered at the 64th Annual Conference of the Governmental Research Association (an umbrella organization of research agencies). The conference focused on sharing information between Canada and the United States.

The 101 Governments Of Metro Toronto

Year: 1968

Summary: Examines special-body government units in Metro Toronto. Recommends reducing the number of special bodies from 94 to 55, which would minimize the negative effects of fragmentation.

The Report Of The Civic Survey Urged The Need Of Establishing A Civil Service

Year: 1914

Summary: Good salaries and wages are necessary if the city is to receive the best service; increases in salary often mean increases in efficiency and decreases in cost. Good pay does not necessarily equate to good work.

Amalgamation: A Solution To The Problems In Greater Moncton And Greater Fredericton?

Year: 1971

Summary: Study of municipal amalgamation in New Brunswick.

Addendum To The Directory Of Governments In Metropolitan Toronto 1979-80

Year: 1980

Summary: Addendum to the directory of governments - listing telephone number of municipal reference library

The Council Manager Plan Of Municipal Government Story No.2

Year: 1925

Summary: Outlines the features of council-manager cities. By no means an argument for or against this form of government, just a repsonse to calls for definite information on this subject.

Reorganizing Local Government: A Brief Look At Four Provinces

Year: 1972

Summary: Explores municipal reform in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick.

Directory Of Municipal Governments 1969

Year: 1969

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.

Bulletin: Proposal For An Improved System Of Local Government For The Windsor Metropolitan Area

Year: 1959

Summary: Describes changes in local government in Windsor and lessons for Toronto and the Metro process started in 1953.

This Is The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research Speaking On "A Fly's Eye View Of Toronto"

Year: 1931

Summary: The problems of the modern city are more complex than those of a hundred years ago. City leadership must focus on continuous civic planning, and avoid short-sightedness.

Effective Voting Story No. 1: Did You Vote In The Last Municipal Election?

Year: 1919

Summary: Survey about voter turnout in the last municipal election.

North York May Need An Executive Committee But NOT A Board Of Control

Year: 1960

Summary: Recommendations for the prefered form of government to be established in North York.

The Federation Of Canadian Municipalities: In Search Of Credibility

Year: 1976

Summary: Discusses the role of municipal governments in Canada, including the need for a greater position for them in the inter-governmental system and a larger share of tax revenue.

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.

This Booklet Gives Some Reasons Why A Bureau Of Municipal Research Was Needed Two Years Ago And Why It Is Needed This Year Why It Will Be Needed Twenty Years From Now

Year: 1916

Summary: This publication highlights the need for an independent citizen research bureau (such as the Bureau of Municipal Research) to inform fellow citizens and to keep municipal government accountable when it comes to spending taxpayer dollars. Additionally, the Bureau outlines some of their near and long-term goals in improving and modernizing city administration and planning.

Politics And Personnel In Municipal Reorganization

Year: 1969

Summary: Three case studies concerning personnel transfers stemming from municipal amalgamations and assumption of the welfare function by Metro.

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