Study: Peoria Township Proposal
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Review the letter from Peoria Township Supervisor, Frank Abdnour regarding his proposal on changes regarding the relationship between the Peoria Township and the City of Peoria.
Everyone (public and LWVGP members alike) is encouraged to join us for upcoming meetings on this topic. Contact us to get involved. Watch the calendar for events related to these topics. |
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Background information:
These are the positions and questions we will use to determine our recommendation:
Pertinent LWVGP position: "C. The LWVGP urges continuing study exploring cooperation and sharing of responsibilities between local governmental units for the purpose of reducing local government costs and providing better services to all the citizens of the area."
Pertinent LWVIL position: "The LWVIL supports the efficient and effective operation of government. Consolidation of governmental units and the sharing of major governmental services may be a way of promoting the efficient and effective operation of government. In achieving this goal, the League supports a cooperative and transparent process, in which citizens have sufficient and timely information with which to make informed decisions about proposed actions, and well-defined channels for citizen input and review. Administrative and fiscal efficiency should be included in the criteria by which local governments consider whether to consolidate or share major services. As used in this position, consolidation refers to both the process of consolidation and the process of dissolution." Also, "In determining whether to support a consolidation/shared services proposal as a way of making government more efficient and effective, local Leagues should apply the following criteria.
While it is not necessary that each standard be met, the League recognizes that these standards represent potential benefits of consolidation, leading to more efficient and effective government:
Pertinent LWVGP position: "C. The LWVGP urges continuing study exploring cooperation and sharing of responsibilities between local governmental units for the purpose of reducing local government costs and providing better services to all the citizens of the area."
Pertinent LWVIL position: "The LWVIL supports the efficient and effective operation of government. Consolidation of governmental units and the sharing of major governmental services may be a way of promoting the efficient and effective operation of government. In achieving this goal, the League supports a cooperative and transparent process, in which citizens have sufficient and timely information with which to make informed decisions about proposed actions, and well-defined channels for citizen input and review. Administrative and fiscal efficiency should be included in the criteria by which local governments consider whether to consolidate or share major services. As used in this position, consolidation refers to both the process of consolidation and the process of dissolution." Also, "In determining whether to support a consolidation/shared services proposal as a way of making government more efficient and effective, local Leagues should apply the following criteria.
While it is not necessary that each standard be met, the League recognizes that these standards represent potential benefits of consolidation, leading to more efficient and effective government:
- Will the proposal either result in projected cost savings and a positive effect on taxes over the long term?
- Will the proposal either result in an increased quality and/or efficiency of services or, at a minimum, maintain services at existing levels?
- Will the proposal fairly address disparities in employee contracts?
- Will the proposal result in a reduction in the number of governmental entities?"