Question 12d Is Board/Council consensus on spending priorities a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds? Survey Spring 2022 Categories Local Government Finance Budget and Operations, federal government, Intragovernmental relations, ARPA Question 44a Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2022 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 08 In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 46a Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 47a Would you say that the current environment of national partisan politics helps or hurts relationships among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, civic discourse, Democracy, Intragovernmental relations Question 09a Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in establishing long-term goals? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09b Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing administrative performance? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Intragovernmental relations, Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 44a Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2022 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 08 In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 46a Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 47a Would you say that the current environment of national partisan politics helps or hurts relationships among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, civic discourse, Democracy, Intragovernmental relations Question 09a Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in establishing long-term goals? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09b Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing administrative performance? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Intragovernmental relations, Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 08 In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 46a Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 47a Would you say that the current environment of national partisan politics helps or hurts relationships among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, civic discourse, Democracy, Intragovernmental relations Question 09a Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in establishing long-term goals? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09b Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing administrative performance? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Intragovernmental relations, Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 46a Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 47a Would you say that the current environment of national partisan politics helps or hurts relationships among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, civic discourse, Democracy, Intragovernmental relations Question 09a Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in establishing long-term goals? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09b Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing administrative performance? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Intragovernmental relations, Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 47a Would you say that the current environment of national partisan politics helps or hurts relationships among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2021 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, civic discourse, Democracy, Intragovernmental relations Question 09a Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in establishing long-term goals? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09b Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing administrative performance? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Intragovernmental relations, Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 09a Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in establishing long-term goals? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09b Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing administrative performance? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Intragovernmental relations, Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 09b Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing administrative performance? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Intragovernmental relations, Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 09c Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in overseeing the jurisdiction’s finances? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 09d Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in addressing citizens' expectations? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 11a In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on development issues? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 11b In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding votes on budgeting and fiscal policy? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 11c In your best estimate, how often is there consensus among Board/Council members regarding routine decisions facing the jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 12a To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the behavior of individual elected officials (tone of communication, professionalism, ethics, etc.) helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 12b To what extent, if at all, would you say overall the willingness of individual elected officials to support final decisions of the Board/Council helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 12c To what extent, if at all, would you say overall turnover among members helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 12d To what extent, if at all, would you say overall blocs or factions on the Board/Council help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 12e To what extent, if at all, would you say clarity of roles and responsibilities helps or hurts relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 12f To what extent, if at all, would you say overall state and national partisan politics help or hurt relationships among the members of your jurisdiction's Board/Council? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 13a Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Citizen engagement, Governmental Relations, Community and Social Issues, Intragovernmental relations, civic discourse Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 15a As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning appropriate Board/Council behavior? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 15b As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently have a formal set of rules (e.g., a code of conduct, charter provision, ordinance, or policy) concerning Board/Council interactions with administration and/or employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 16b Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and the chief administrative officer in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 16c Overall, how would you rate the relationships among elected officials and other employees in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Workforce, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next Last page last
