Question 16a Did unsatisfactory service quality play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 25a If additional funding were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction) Survey Fall 2021 Question 16b Did unsatisfactory relationship(s) with contractor(s) play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 16c Did insufficient cost savings play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 36e Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 29 We're interested in how your local government's approach to financial management policies and practices may have changed over time. We know that different policies may be more or less formal, but thinking about your jurisdiction's financial management policies and practices overall, would you say in the last five years they have become more formalized, less formalized, or neither? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 31 Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, State direction/track Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 25a If additional funding were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction) Survey Fall 2021 Question 16b Did unsatisfactory relationship(s) with contractor(s) play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 16c Did insufficient cost savings play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 36e Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 29 We're interested in how your local government's approach to financial management policies and practices may have changed over time. We know that different policies may be more or less formal, but thinking about your jurisdiction's financial management policies and practices overall, would you say in the last five years they have become more formalized, less formalized, or neither? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 31 Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, State direction/track Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 16b Did unsatisfactory relationship(s) with contractor(s) play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 16c Did insufficient cost savings play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 36e Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 29 We're interested in how your local government's approach to financial management policies and practices may have changed over time. We know that different policies may be more or less formal, but thinking about your jurisdiction's financial management policies and practices overall, would you say in the last five years they have become more formalized, less formalized, or neither? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 31 Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, State direction/track Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 16c Did insufficient cost savings play a part in your jurisdiction's decision to bring the service(s) or operation(s) back in-house? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Question 36e Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 29 We're interested in how your local government's approach to financial management policies and practices may have changed over time. We know that different policies may be more or less formal, but thinking about your jurisdiction's financial management policies and practices overall, would you say in the last five years they have become more formalized, less formalized, or neither? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 31 Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, State direction/track Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36e Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 29 We're interested in how your local government's approach to financial management policies and practices may have changed over time. We know that different policies may be more or less formal, but thinking about your jurisdiction's financial management policies and practices overall, would you say in the last five years they have become more formalized, less formalized, or neither? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 31 Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, State direction/track Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 29 We're interested in how your local government's approach to financial management policies and practices may have changed over time. We know that different policies may be more or less formal, but thinking about your jurisdiction's financial management policies and practices overall, would you say in the last five years they have become more formalized, less formalized, or neither? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 31 Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, State direction/track Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 31 Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, State direction/track Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 32 Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 33 How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Job evaluation of governor, State government job performance, Governmental Relations, State government Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 34 How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of legislature Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 35 How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board is performing its job? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36a Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36b Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36c Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36d Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 02a Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community? Survey Fall 2021 Categories Energy and Environment, Services, Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project, recycling Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 28j Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for balanced budget policy (commitment to a balanced budget and disclosure when deviations occur (beyond state requirements)). Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Finances, Financial planning Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 40 Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36f Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36g Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36h Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36i Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36j Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36k Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 39 Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State policies, State government reform, Trust in citizens Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36l Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36m Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 36n Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State government job performance, Job evaluation of state agencies Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 26 In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last
Question 19h Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's employees played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations? Survey Spring 2014 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Services, Finances, Service provision, Privatization Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Next page next Last page last