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.
Year: 1919
Summary: Defines commission-manager (or city-manager) government, its advantages and limitations.
Year: 1961
Summary: Summarizes relevant factors which influence the number of councillors required to do the work of the Metropolitan Municipality.
Year: 1935
Summary: A call to citizens to come vote due to the important issues on the table relating to the city's finances.
Year: 1950
Summary: Identifies amalgamation costs in light of the plans to improve efficiency and restructure council areas.
Year: 1930
Summary: A listing of the personnel in city council, boards, and commissions in Metropolitan Toronto.
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in the last elections.
Year: 1939
Summary: Scan of major elections issues. Notes that those elected will oversee a $36 million budget, as well as additional oversight of a water works project worth $3 million. Suggests that the city extend council term limits to 2 years.
Year: 1959
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout in Toronto and suburbs.
Year: 1960
Summary: Authority and form of management of the different boards and commissions in the city
Year: 1954
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout throughout the Toronto area.
Year: 1926
Summary: List of Toronto City officials and contact information
Summary: Suggests better candidate selection can lead to greater engagement of the public and better performance of the council
Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. For the first time, includes listings for metro Toronto representatives.
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.
Summary: Survey about voter turnout in the last municipal election.
Year: 1928
Year: 1969
Summary: Survey of proposals for division of city wards and proposed criteria.
Summary: Draws attention to important issues in the 1969 election.
Year: 1925
Year: 1952
Summary: Analysis of voter turnout.
Year: 1945
Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections. Encourages the city increase the amount of voters by increasing the importance of the electoral body in the conduct of city affairs. Suggests that longer terms may bring better quality candidates and promote continuity of policy.
Year: 1948
Summary: Suggests that citizens should be engaged not only in voting but also in the selection of candidates.
Summary: citizens should be engaged not only in voting but also in the selection of candidates.
Summary: Discusses the qualifications and requirements for utilities commissioners.
Summary: Describes changes in local government in Windsor and lessons for Toronto and the Metro process started in 1953.
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.
Summary: This publications suggests the ways in which the city can improve the voting system and voter turnout. Comparisons to other cities are provided.
Year: 1956
Summary: The bureau states its affirmative stance on a proposal to bring in universal adult suffrage.