Use of external consultants: on long-term retainer
Full Question Text
If your jurisdiction makes any use of external planners (i.e., contracted consultants and/or personnel from other jurisdictions), what is the nature of the relationship(s)? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)
| % within Jurisdiction Type | ||||||
| Jurisdiction Type | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | Township | City | Village | |||
| Percentage of jurisdictions that keep external planners on long-term retainer: (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan) | 10% | 17% | 24% | 16% | 18% | |
| % within Population Size | |||||||
| Population Category | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <1500 | 1500-5000 | 5001-10000 | 10001-30000 | >30000 | |||
| Percentage of jurisdictions that keep external planners on long-term retainer: (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan) | 7% | 18% | 36% | 30% | 27% | 18% | |
| % within Region of Michigan | ||||||||
| Region of Michigan | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula | Northern Lower Peninsula | West Central Lower Peninsula | East Central Lower Peninsula | Southwest Lower Peninsula | Southeast Lower Peninsula | |||
| Percentage of jurisdictions that keep external planners on long-term retainer: (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan) | 3% | 11% | 13% | 8% | 14% | 46% | 18% | |