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Forms Of City Government - Story No. 2: Commission-Manager Or City-Manager Government

Year: 1919

Summary: Defines commission-manager (or city-manager) government, its advantages and limitations.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1930

Year: 1930

Summary: A listing of the personnel in city council, boards, and commissions in Metropolitan Toronto.

Open Letter: Annual Meeting Features Richard S. Childs

Year: 1952

Summary: Report on a talk about the city-manager model, efficient administration and about a book about local government in Canada.

The Council Manager Plan Of Municipal Government Story No. 6

Year: 1926

Summary: Part of an informational series on the Council Manager system of government. Argues that changes to the electoral system can be made without going with the complete council-manager model, which does not suit every city.

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.

Open Letter To The Citizens Of Toronto

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

Monthly Letter To The Citizens Of Toronto

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

Some Subjects Dealt With By The Toronto City Council And Board Of Control

Year: 1925

Summary: List of decisions made in City Council during the year regarding policy issues. Some of these issues include the Bay Street Extension, telephone rates, a milk cost investigation, and the sale of part of Trinity Park for the purpose of building an athletic stadium. Asks readers to consider whether or not the city is being run in a businesslike fashion, and if not to contact the appropriate officials.

Forms Of City Government - Story No. 3: Mayor - Council - Board-Of-Control Government With Suggested Modifications Including An Administrative Board

Year: 1919

Summary: Defines mayor-council-board of control government, its advantages and limitations. Suggests modifications including an Administrative Board.

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto Qualifications For Municipal Public Office

Year: 1941

Summary: Outlines the main responsibilities of holding public office - which are deciding on and carrying out public policies. Suggests expected qualifications for those who hold public office - and that promotions should be based on merit.

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