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.
Year: 1960
Summary: Authority and form of management of the different boards and commissions in the city
Year: 1914
Summary: Outlines the key issues for the Municipal Improvement Association for 1915, including: the financial system, civil service commission, fire department, purchasing department, and transportation commission.
Year: 1919
Summary: Defines commission-manager (or city-manager) government, its advantages and limitations.
Year: 1930
Summary: A listing of the personnel in city council, boards, and commissions in Metropolitan Toronto.
Year: 1952
Summary: Describes possibilities to improve efficiency of civic authorities by amalgamation of departments, boards etc.
Year: 1934
Summary: Argues that amalgamation of related departments under one auspice would be beneficial to the city, and should be done when an opportunity such as the retirement of a head of department occurs.
Year: 1950
Summary: Identifies amalgamation costs in light of the plans to improve efficiency and restructure council areas.
Year: 1932
Summary: Calls for a study to determine how many employees of each kind are absolutely necessary for efficient operation in each department of the city government
Year: 1951
Summary: Comparative analysis of amalgamation of all authority and expenditure under one roof in other places and the possibilities of a similar attempt in Toronto.
Summary: Defines mayor-council-board of control government, its advantages and limitations. Suggests modifications including an Administrative Board.
Year: 1915
Summary: Summarizes progress in three major areas of concern: unemployment relief, fire department reorganization, and accounting and budget reform.
Year: 1947
Summary: Argues that the planned appointment of the mayor as coordinator of civic services, an executive managerial role, is politically and practically problematic
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.