U.S. Advisory Commission on

Intergovernmental Relations

1111 20th Street, NW

Suite 2000

Washington, DC 20575

(202) 6533640

FAX (202) 653-5429

Directory

of State-Local

Relations

Organizations:

The ACIR

Counterparts

U.S. Advisory Commission on

Intergovernmental Relations

A-117D December 1990
Table of Contents

Directory of State-Local Organizations . _ . . . . . . . . . I

Tuble-State-Local Relations Bodies

in the States: 1990 . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Colorado-Advisory Committee

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecticut-Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 5

Florida-Advisory Council

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Illinois-Commission

on Intergovernmental Cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Indiana-Governor’s Local Government

Advisory Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

Louisiana-Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2

Maine-Governor’s Municipal Advisory Council . , . 1 3

Maryland-Joint Committee on Federal Relations . 14

Massachusetts--Local Government

Advisory Committee . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5

Michigan-Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . 1 6

Minnesota-Governor’s Advisory Council

on State-Local Relations . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Missouri-Commission

on Intergovernmental Cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . 20

New Jersey-County and Municipal Government

Study Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

New York-Legislative Commission

on State-Local Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

North Carolina-Local Government

Advocacy Council . . . . . . . . ____ . . __ . . . . . . . . , , , 24

North Dakota-Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ohio-State and Local Government Commission . . 26

Oklahoma-Advisory Committee

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Pennsylvania-Intergovernmental Council . . . . . . . . 29

Rhode Island-State-Local Relations Commission . 31

South Carolina-Advisory Commission

~~(. . . . . . . . . . . . . . f2

South Dakota-Local Government

Study Commission . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tennessee-Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 34

Utah-Advisory Council

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Virginia--Local Government Advisory Council . . . 37

Washington-Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Additional State-Local Relations Contacts . . . . . . . . 39

U.S. Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations . . . . . . . . . . .

Federal Departmental Directors

of Intergovernmental Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 40

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Directory

State-Local Relations Organizations

This directory of the intergovernmental organizations-counterparts of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations-that are

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basis, membership size and composition, budget, staff,

functions, current activities and recent accomplishments, and a contact. Entries may vary in detail, based

on the information provided by the organizations in

response to a 1989 survey.

The ACIR counterpart organizations, coflectively called “state ACIRs,” are classified into three

types based on the composition of their membership: ACIRs, legislative committees, or local advisory

panels. ACIRs generally follow the model of U.S.

ACIR, with members drawn from the executive and

legislative branches of state government, from local

governments, and from the public. The 20 state

ACIRs draw their membership from state govemment, counties, municipalities, towns, townships, special districts, school districts, statewide organizations,

and private citizens. The four legislative committees

are made up predominantly of legislators. Each of the

two local advisory panels is located in the governor’s

office. These panels are made up largely of local officials who advise the governor on state-local relations.

The organizational function information is based

on a 1990 survey and is not listed in order of importance. Functions include research, sponsorship of conferences/seminars, constituent work/providing information, representing local governments on other

commissions, acting as ombudsman (for local govemments that have grievances with state actions or proposed actions), issuing a newsletter, and making

recommendations on legislation (either writing legislation or recommending a position). Respondents

occasionally added a few functions, which are listed

accordingly.

For five other states, current contacts familiar

with intergovernmental affairs are listed. There also

are listings for the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and for the federal departmental directors of intergovernmental affairs.

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State Organization

Colorado ACIR

Connecticut ACIR

Florida ACIR

Illinois Legislative

Indiana LAP

Louisiana ACIR

kl Maine LAP

Maryland Legislative

Massachusetts ACIR

Michigan ACIR

Minnesota ACIR

Missouri ACIR

New Jersey

New York

ACIR

Legislative

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

ACIR

ACIR

ACIR

ACIR

ACIR

LPgal

Basis

Informal

Statute

Statute

Statute

Executive Order

Statute

Executive Order

Statute

Statute

Statute

Executive Order

Executive Order

Statute

Statute

Statute

Statute

Statute

Statute

Incorporated

Approximate

Governing Body Budget

Size Composition FYlY!M

:t s::zzpAA P $131-soar

2 1 Si,S&,P $623:411’

12 SL $1,110,700t

45 SL.;E,L $75,000’

1 7 510,000z

12

1 6

R~J&‘5 -

40 SL,SE,L 1

2 1 SL’5 $135,000’

20 SL.SE,R,L,A

30 SL,SE,L,A,P $84;O01

1 5 SL,L,P $235,000

1 0 3% $42S,7001

1 9 %5,3971

11 SL,SE,A $4,100’

1 4 SL,SE,L,P $212,000’

22 SL,SE,L,A,C $lSO,OOO1

1 8 SL,SE,L $S2S,0003

Staff:

FillI/

Part

Time

2/o

8/l

19/o

l/O

3/o

0,115

-

2/l

o/2

2/o

6/O

9/l

012

4/o

3/o

11/o

Functions

RecomConfer- mend Constiencesl Policy/ tuent NWSResearch Seminars Legislation WorkI letter Other

X X

X X z X

X X X X

I2

X X X X x 5

X X

X X X

X X X

X X X X 6

X X ‘3

X X 13

X X X

X X X X 8

X X X

X X X x 12

X X X 9

X X X

X X X x 8

X X ::

X X X

10.12

Rhode Island ACIR Statute SL,SE,L,A 4 O/l X X

South Carolina ACIR Statute :: SL,R,L,P $235,000’ 4/o X X X 11

South Dakota Legislative Statute 1 5 SL,L SS-6,0001 o/2 X X

Tennessee ACIR Statute 29 SL,SE,L,P $375,900’ 8/O X X X X x 1 2

Utah ACIR Statute 20 SL,SE,L,P O/l X X X X 8

Virginia ACIR Statute 1 8 SL,SE,L,A,P .$13;oot l/O X

Washington ACIR Executive Order 22 SL,SE,L $50,000’ O/l X X

Legend

A = Association (e.g., of officials or governments) LAP = Local Advisory Panel

C = Member of U.S. Congress P = Private citizen

SE = State government, executive branch

L = Local government R = Regional council of governments

SL = State government, legislative branch

w Notes

‘State appropriation

2Municipal association grant

399 percent contracts

4State funds administrative expenses; private sources provide in-kind services.

%tate representation in Washington, DC

%iasion, congressional delegation

‘Input into the regulatory process

sRepresent local governmenls on other commissions

gLiaison between state agencies, local governments, and COGS

lOProvides technical assistance

“Participates in leadership development/continuing education program for

public officials

‘*Data base services

‘this includes a variety of services, from filling simple information requests to

providing complex ombudsman services.

141n addition, there are several nonvoting, ex officio members who represent

the executive branch of state government as well as local governments.

‘sMaine-6 at-large members appointed by governor: Michigan-S at-large

members appointed by governor, 2 by supreme court; North Carolina- 3 atlarge members appointed by governor
Colorado

Advisory Committee

on Intergovernmental Relations

Connecticut

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Informal (1987), adopted voluntary structure, 1989

Size and Composition of Governing Body

24 jne&ers--8 state, 12 local, 4 undetermined

8 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (4

House, 4 Senate)

4 appointed by Governor

12 appointed by local government (3 school district. 3 special district, 3 county, 3 municipal)

Legislators serve while in office; all others serve indctcrminate terms.

Budget

None

Staff

l-part time, supplied by the Department of Local Affairs

Functions

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Summarized and quantified exemptions from the state

sales tax statutes.

Summarizing and quantifying federal and state mandates

on Colorado local governments in social services, education, corrections, and environment.

Contact

Geoff Withers

Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

Department of Local Affairs

1313 Sherman Street, Room 521

Denver, CO 80203

Legal Basis

Statute (1985)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

25 Iner?&ers-9 state, 11 local, 5 other

Secretary, Office of Policy and Management

6 legislators (Senate President Pro Tern, Senate Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority

Leader, and 1 each appointed by the Senate President

and House Speaker)

11 appointed by Governor (2 from municipalities over

fXl.ooO population; 2 from municipalities bctwecn 20.000

and 60,ooO; 2 from municipalities less than 2O.ooO: 1 from

Association of Boards of mucation, 1 from Supcrintendents of Schools Association, 1 from Regional Planning

Association, 2 state executive employees)

5 private citizens (1 appointed each by the Governor,

Speaker of the House, Senate President, House Minority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader)

1 appointed by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities

1 appointed by the Council of Small Towns

Appointees serve 2 years; all others serve while in office.

Budget

FY 1990-$131,500 (state appropriation)

Staff

2-executive director, research associate

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Solid Waste: Convened two “working forums” in 1988. Developed a data base on local government solid waste

management practices, creating the first comprehensive compilation of efforts in recycling, basic trash disposal, bulky waste, and composting.

Home Rule: Developed a major report, Nol,le Rl/le k Carlnecticut: Its History, Status awl Recorllr7lerl~atio~u for

Change. Followed with a 1989 supplement and a constitutional provision supplement, Defining Statewicfe vs.

Local Corrcenrs: Carl it Be Done ami Is It Necessary?

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Connecticut

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Revisions to State Statute Indexes: Surveyed municipal officials and legal counsel for specific problems. Joined

with the Connecticut Law Revision Commissioner’s

Office to review statutes dealing with local government in an attempt to make them more accessible to

citizens.

Major Study of Taxing Districts: Studied district creation

and termination mechanisms and accountability to the

public and other entities. Introduced a bill that overhauled the state statutes governing special districts.

Contact

David W. Russell

Executive Director

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

80 Washington Street

Hartford, CT 06106

(203) 566-1393

FAX (203) 566-6295

Florida

Advisory Council

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1977)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

21 members-8 state legislators, 4 local, 9 not specified by

law

8 legislators (4 Senate, 4 House)

9 appointed by Governor (from elected and appointed

state and local officials and other interested citizensgenerally city and county officials, state department

heads, private citizens)

4 ex officio, nonvoting (directors of Florida League of

Cities, Association of County Commissioners, Association of School Administrators, and School Boards Association)

Gubernatorial appointees serve 4 years; legislators serve 2

years.

Budget

FY 1990-$623,411 (state appropriation)

Staff

11-9 full time, 2 part time (executive director, 7 legislative

analysts, 1 administrative assistant, 1 part-time secretary,

1 intern)

Functions

Calculate county constitutional officer salaries

Compile estimated state-shared revenues

and local option revenues

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Data bases

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Major reform of state policy on special districts.

Constitutional amendment and legislation affectinginitiative and referendum process.

Legislation altering policy toward criminal justice funding.

Maintain local government data bases.

Reports, including: 1988 Catalogue of State Mandates;

1989 Report on Mandates and Measunzs Affecting Local

Government Fiscal Capacity; Elderly Homeowners and

the Property Tax: An Examination of the Issues; A Profile

of Florida Municipal and County Revenues; Urban InjilI

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Florida

Advisory Council

on Intergovernmental Relations

Infrmtructure Capacity: Orlando Case Study;

Impact Fee Use in Florida: An Update; County Jail I%

penditum in Florida A Fiscal Impact and Explattatory

Analysis.

Contact

uaq K2q FekssAeY

Executive Director

Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations

c/o House Office Building

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

(904) 488-9627

FAX (904) 4876.587

Illinois

Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

Legal Basis

Statute (1937, amended 1984)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

12 members- 12 state

Members serve 2 years.

Budget

FY 1990-$1,110,700 (state appropriation)

Staff

19--Springfield Office (13) : director, associate director, editor, office manager, 5 research associates, fcdcral aid

coordinator, 2 research assistants, receptionist/ secretary

Washington Office (6): director, 4 research associates,

1 administrative assistant

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Liaison (General Assembly with congressional

delegation, NCSL, CSG, and ACIR)

Newsletter/policy reports

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Committee of 50 to Re-examine the Illinois Constitution.

Staffed a year-long project exploring the need for a

constitutional convention.

Conducted preliminary hearings on governance of the

state’s institutions of higher education. Currentlyplanning next phase of project.

Studied the costs of immediate income withholding toemployers and employees and the appropriateness ofcurrent withholding charges allowed to employers.

Published The Financial Impact of Immediate Income

Withholding Orders for Child Support: A Repott to the

Illinois General Assembly pursuant to HR 1513.

Studied the state of health care in rural Illinois.

Analyzed the potential impact of the integration of European markets in 1992 on the Illinois economy.

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Illinois

Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

Analyzes potential impact on state budget of proposed

school aid funding formulas.

Exploring possible benefits and disadvantages of membership in a Midwest Higher Education Compact.

Studying the state’s education for employment system

with the goal of making recommendations for improvements and for statewide policy.

Contact

Kevin Noone, Executive Director

David Griffith, Assistant Director

Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

707 Stratton Building

Springfield, IL 62706

(217) 782-6924

FAX (217) 782-3513

Indiana

Governor’s Local Government Advisory Council

Legal Basis

Executive Order (1989)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

45 tnetttben-45local

45 appointed by governor (15 county officials, 9 mayors, 4

city council, 2city/county council, 6 township, 8 town, 1

common council)

Members serve one year.

Budget

FY 1990-about $75,000 (state appropriation)

Staff

l-executive assistant

Functions

Advice to Governor

Constituent work

Local government representation on other

commissions

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Expanding network of communications between the Governor and local government ofiials.

Developing a plan to utilize state resources for local training

and technical assistance.

Building a strategic plan to address state-local concerns on

the environment, infrastructure, taxation-finance,

public safety, and economic development.

contact

William Shrewsberry, Jr.

Executive Assistant for Local Government

Governor’s Local Government Advisory Council

Office of the Governor

Statehouse, Room 206

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-1053

FAX (317) 232-3443

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Louisiana

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1986)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

17 members-8 state, 9 local

Secretary, Economic Development

Secretary, Transportation and Development

Secretary, Revenue and Taxation

Superintendent of Education

4 legislators, appointed by legislative leadership (2 Senate, 2 House)

9 appointed by statewide organizations (3 municipal, Louisiana Municipal Association; 3 parish, Police Jury Association; 3 school board, School Boards Association)

Legislative members serve at the pleasure of majority leadership; others serve 1 year by infomral agreement.

Budget

FY 1990-$10,000 private sources (municipal association

grant)

Staff

3- 1 attorney, 1 researcher, 1 administrative person provided

by legislature, auditor, and participating associations

Functions

Forum for discussion

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Began meeting in 1989. Currently conducting a study of

state mandates involving state district court financing.

Contact

Cathy Wells

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Senate Local and Municipal Affairs Committee

PO. Box 94183

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

(504) 342-6181 or 342-8896

FAX (504) 342-0617

Maine

Governor’s Municipal Advisory Council

Legal Basis

Executive Order (1979, amended 1987)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

12 menrbers-at least 6 local

1 Conference of Mayors

1 Association of Assessing Officers

1 Municipal Association

1 Town and City Clerks Association

1 Town and City Managers Association

1 Association of Regional Councils

6 “at large” members appointed by Governor

(Executive Director of Municipal Association participates

in advisory capacity)

Members serve 2 years

Budget

None-necessary expenditures incurred by members paid

by respective organization or agency.

staff

None-necessary staff services donated.

Functions

Provide information to the Governor

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Advising the Governor on measures to address property

tax relief and the funding of education. Advising the

Governor on issues related to Maine’s landmark solid

waste law.

Contact

Hon. Dana Connors

Commissioner of Transportation

Governor’s Municipal Advisory Council

Statehouse Station #16

Augusta, ME 04333

(207) 289-255 1

FAX (207) 289-2896

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Maryland

Joint Committee on Federal Relations

Massachusetts

Local Government Advisory Committee

Legal Basis

Statute (1937, amended 1983, 1987, 1988, 1990)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

16 16 state

16 legislators appointed by the legislative leadership (8

Senate, 8 House of Delegates)

Members serve 4 years. Several nonvoting ex officio members meet with the Committee to represent the executive branch of state government and local governments.

Budget

None

staff

l-Provided by legislative Department of Fiscal Services

as needed.

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Liaison with congressional delegation

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Review of all interstate compacts each four-year term

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Studied Maryland revenue sharing program, state mandates, interstate compacts, impacts of impending

changes to child welfare and clean air acts, and local

government audit reports.

Examining state code to determine the number of local

government mandates.

Contact

John Donaldson

Staff Director

Department of Fiscal Services

Joint Committee on Federal Relations

90 State Circle

Annapolis, MD 21401-1991

(301) 841-3742

FAX (30 1) 841-3722

Legal Basis

Statute (1981). superseded 1976 Executive Order

Size and Composition of Governing Body

40 members-7 state, 33 local

6 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (3 Senate, 3 House)

34 appointed by Governor (1 state executive, 8 selectmen,

8 mayors, 8 city or town managers, 4 city or town councillors, 1 town finance commissioner, 4 Association of

School Committees)

Members serve for one year.

Budget

None

Staff

None-necessary staff services supplied by the Executive

Office of Communities and Development.

Functions

Advocate local government interests

Input into the regulatory process

Local government representation on other

commissions

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Participated in two Governor’s task forces: (1) analy7.d local financing needs and recommended restructuring

state-local aid (submitted to the legislature): (2) examined special education and submitted suggested

regulatory changes to the Department of Education.

Various bills were introduced in the legislature.

Contact

Marilyn Contreas

Senior Program and Policy Analyst

Local Government Advisory Committee

Executive Office of Communities and Development

100 Cambridge Street, Room 1803

Boston, MA 02202

(617) 727-3253

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Michigan

Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1988)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

21 state, 12 local, 3 other

7 appointed by Senate Majority Leader

7 appointed by House Speaker

5 appointed by Governor

2 appointed by Supreme Court

Members serve 4 years.

Budget

FY 1990-$135,000 (state appropriation) plus $50,000

grant for data base

3-executive director, 1 administrative assistant, 1 clerk/

intern (part time)

Legislative Council controls budget and staff.

Functions

Assistance to legislature

Conferences/seminars

Data Base

Newsletter

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Secured hmds to complete and maintain a Michigan State

University data base on local government fiscal and

statistical matters, called the Center for Reindustrialized States (CRIS).

Conducted a self-contained, cross reference of all taxing authorities for all local units of government referenced by

statute, litigation, and minimum and maximum taxes.

Conducting comprehensive study of fiscal health of local

units of government and how other states are dealing

with local government bankruptcy.

Preparing a “handbook” on municipal solid waste for local

governments.

Studying the impact of tort claims on local policymaking.

Establishing a clearinghouse on local government issuesIntergovernmental Clearinghouse Information System (ICIS).

Making a film on privatization.

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Michigan

Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Contact

C. Grady (Bud) Drago

Executive Director

Michigan Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

502 Hollister Building

I?O. Box 30036

Lansing, MI 48933

(5 17) 373-5991

FAX (517) 373-0171

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Minnesota Minnesota

Governor’s Advisory Council Governor’s Advisory Council

on State-Local Relations on State-Local Relations

Legal Basis

Executive Order (1985, amended 1985)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

20 members-10 state, 10 local

State-6 executive (commissioners of Revenue, Finance,

Energy and Economic Development, Education, and

Human Services; director of State Planning)

4 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (2 Senate, 2 House)

Local-2 appointed by League of Cities; 2 by Association

of Counties; 2 by Association of Townships; 2 by

School Boards Association; 1 by Association of Regional Councils; Metropolitan Council Chairman

Members serve at the discretion of the appointing authorities.

Budget

State planning agency provides funding for printing and

mailing; member expenses paid by respective organization or agency.

staff

2-state planning agency provides administrative staff. Director of state planning serves as executive director;

agency assistant director serves as administrator and

staff coordinator. Agency staff assigned to projects as

needed; staff assistance also provided by local government organizations and the legislature.

Functions

Constituent work

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Reformed local land use policies and state mandate process.

Analyzed child development services (proposed ways to

improve the coordination of these services).

Conducted research on transferring the trial court system

from the counties to the state (passed by the legislature).

Studying state and local service-fiscal responsibilities, including a systematic identification of all publicservices

provided jointly by the state and one or more types of

local government.

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ContacC

Roger Williams

Executive Director

Governor’s Advisory Council on State-Local Relations

Room 300 Centennial Office Building

658 Cedar Street

St. Paul, MN 55155

(612) 296-2633

FAX (612) 296-3698

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Missouri

Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

Legal Basis

Executive Order (1985)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

30 members-9 state (5 executive, 4 legislative), 11 local,

10 other

4 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (2 Senate, 2 House)

1 5 appointed by Governor (10 private citizens, 5 state officials)

11 appointed by statewide organizations (4 elected municipal, Municipal League; 2 elected county. Association of Counties: 2 local government administrators.

City Management Association; 1 regional planning

commission director, Association of Councils of Governments; director, Municipal League; director, Association of Counties)

Members serve open-ended terms.

Budget

FY 1990-$84,500 (state appropriation)

Staff

2-director, administrative assistant

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Local government representation on other commissions

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Established MoPerm-Missouri Public Entity Risk

Management Pool for Liability Insurance

Conducted symposium on Impact of Reduction of Federal

Funds

Staff Ad Hoc Committee on Solid Waste Management

held a conference on solid waste that led to legislation

establishing solid waste districts and a solid waste management fund.

Formed new committee on substance abuse to design

treatment programs for cities and counties.

Coordinating state and local agencies in preparation for

earthquakes and subsequent mitigation.

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Missouri

Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation

Contact

Lois Pohl

Director

Missouri Commission on Intergovernmental

Cooperation

Room 430 Truman Building

PO. Box 809

Jefferson City, MO 65102

(3 14) 751-4834

FAX (314) 751-7819

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New Jersey

County and Municipal Government

Study Commission

Legal Basis

Statute (1966, amended 1986)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

15 mentbers--6 state. 6 local, 3 others

6 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (3 Senate; 3 Assembly)

9 appointed by Governor (3 county, nominated by Association of Counties; 3 city, nominated by League of

Municipalities; 3 private citizens)

Senators serve for 4 years, members of the Assembly for 2

years; others have indefinite terms.

Budget

FY 1990-$235,000 (state appropriation)

staff

6-executive director, 3 research associates, 1 research assistant, 1 office manager

Functions

Information

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Revised city, town, borough, village and township laws, absorbing all elected special districts other than fire districts; laws were reenacted.

Recommended enactment of the Optional County Charter Law.

Continuing work on proposal to transfer 4,000 court employees from county government to the state.

Contact

David C. Mattek

Executive Director

County and Municipal Government

Study Commission

142 West State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

(609) 292-6226

New York

Legislative Commission on State-Local Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1981, reauthorized 1990)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

10 Inembers- 10 state

10 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (3 sena

tars by the Majority Leader, 3 members of the Assem

bly by the Speaker; 2 senators and 2 members of thl

Assembly by the Minority Leader of each chamber)

Members serve 2 years.

Budget

FY 89-90-$433,200 (state appropriation)

FY 90-91-$425,700 (state appropriation)

staff

lo-director, deputy director, 6 research analysts, admin

istrative assistant, secretary (part time)

Functions

Computer modeling and data base development

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Ombudsman

Newsletter

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Produced, in conjunction with Cornell University, comprehensive listing of services being performed bj

counties, cities, towns, villages, and school districts.

Continued refinement of the Local Government and Aid

Database.

Studied police consolidation.

Issued a major study on industrial development agencies.

Released issue briefs, including 

Gmnts? Block Grant Approaches in Education Aid, and

another focusing on mandate reimbursement.

Continuing issue brief series with reports on reserve funds

and auditing by local governments.

Contact

Margaret Sherman

Director

Legislative Commission on State-Local Relations

Agency Building 4, 14th Floor

Empire State Plaza

Albany, NY 12248

(5 18) 455-5035

FAX (518) 455-5396

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North Carolina

Local Government Advocacy Council

Legal Basis

Statute (1979), replaced 1978 Executive Order

Size and Composition of Governing Body

19 members-4 state, 12 local, 3 other

4 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (2 Senate, 2 House)

6 county (executive committee and executive director of

Association of County Commissioners)

6 municipal (executive committee and executive director

of League of Municipalities)

3 at large appointed by Governor

Members serve 2 years.

Budget

FY 1990-$5,397 (state appropriation)

staff

2 part time-staff director, secretary;staff supplied by

state Department of Administration.

Functions

Advocate for local government

Constituent work

Liaison between state agencies and local governments,

including arbitration of disputes between state

agencies and COGS

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Developed state policy on regionalism (regional councils/

COGS).

Requested and received administrative and legislative action to deal with short-term and long-term problems of

solid waste management.

Surveyed local governments on cooperative/coordinated

activities dealing with drug abuse prevention.

contact

Sara Stuckey

Chief of Local and Regional Affairs

Local Government Advocacy Council

Office of Intergovernmental Relations

Department of Administration

116 West Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27603-8003

(9 19) 733-0499

FAX (9 19) 733-9571

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North Dakota

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1989)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

11 members-5 state, 6 local

Governor

4 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (2 Sen

ate, 2 House)

6 nominated by statewide organizations (2 by Association

of Counties; 2 by League of Cities; 1 by Township Offi

cers Association; 1 by Barks and Recreation Association

Members serve 2 years. All terms expire on June 30 o

odd-numbered years.

Budget

FY 1990-$4,100 (state appropriation)

Staff

None-Legislative Council provides staff services.

Functions

Constituent work

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Held two organizational/informational meetings; sur

veyed representatives of political subdivisions to aster

tain issues they would like the Commission to study

Because ofbudget cuts, the Commission will meet onl:

once more before July 1991.

Contact

John Walstad

Counsel

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relation!

Office of the Legislative Council

State Capitol

Bismarck, ND 58505

(70 1) 224-2916

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Ohio

State and Local Government Commission

Legal Basis

Statute (1978)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

state, 6 local, 2 other

Lieutenant Governor, chairman

4 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (2 Senate, 2 House)

6 appointed by the Governor (2 nominated by County

Commissioners Association; 2 by Municipal League; 2

by Township Association)

2 public representatives appointed by Lieutenant Governor

Legislators serve for 2 years; others, 4 years.

Budget

FY 1990-$2l2JKKl (state appropriationi 95 percent state

funding, 5 percent private sources

Staff

4-executive director, researcher, public information officer, office manager

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Forum for discussion

Local government representation on other commissions

Newsletter

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Sponsored conference on Local Government Leadership.

Published An Overview of the Mandate Problem and Recommendations for Ohio. Introduced mandate legislation to require the state to provide funds for mandates

issued to local governments.

Sponsored orientation seminar for newly elected officials.

Issued a report on Tar Base Sharing: An Evaluation of Its

Use and Potential in the State of Ohio. First phase of a

larger project.

Published a Directory of State Services to Local Govemmerit.

Functions as a liaison between state government and local

elected officials in time of natural disasters.

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Ohio

State and Local Government Commission

Developing a Technological Information Network for local jurisdictions on solid waste management information and resources.

Contact

Craig L. Zimmers

Executive Director

State and Local Government Commission

77 South High Street, Room 714

Columbus, OH 43266-0535

(614) 466-2108

FAX (614) 466-9150

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Oklahoma

Advisory Committee

on Intergovernmental Relations

Pennsylvania

Intergovernmental Council

Legal Basis

Statute (1987)

Size and Composition of Governing Rody

22 n~etnbers- 1 federal, 11 state, 10 local

Governor

Director, Department of Transportation

14-appointed by legislative leadership (4 elcctcd municipal, 2 elected county, 4 House. 4 Senate)

6-appointed by statewide organizations (1 each by

County Officers Association, Association of County

Commissioners, Municipal League, Tax Commission,

School Boards Association. Oklahoma Congressional

delegation)

Appointees serve at pleasure of appointing authority; others serve while in office.

Budget

FY 1990-$150,000 (state appropriation)

staff

3-(2 vacant)

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Assembling first publication, Selected and Economic Data of Oklahoma Counties, which contains audited expenditures and revenues for 1984-1988 as well

as other statistical and cultural information on all 77

counties.

Contact

Peggy Wilhoit

Project Manager

Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations

307 State Capitol

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

(405) 523-3525 or 523-3533

Legal Basis

Incorporated (1978)private, nonprofit; formalized original

1975 agreement

Size and Composition of Governing Body

18 members- 10 state, 8 local

legislators appointed by legislative leadership (2 Senate, 2 House)

appointed by Governor (executive branch)

appointed by the general-purpose local government

associations (2 each from counties, cities. townships,

boroughs)

appointed by Local Government Commission

Members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Voting membership automatically ceases on termination

of office or membership with the appointing body.

Budget

FY 1990-$525,000 (contracts 99 percent)

FY 1991--%552,ooO

Staff

11-director, deputy director, 2 staff associates, 1 information

specialist, IRP coordinator, IRP assistant, EDP manager,

programmer, administrative assistant, secretary (currently, the deputy director, IRP assistant, and programmer

positions are vacant)

Functions

Computer data base and information services

Conferences/seminars

Federal aid application review process

Forum for discussion

Newsletter

Research

Training and technical assistance

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Developed computerized intergovernmental data base to

support contract research services. The data are from a

variety of federal and state sources.

Under the Community Services Block Grant program, provides training and technical information services related

to low-income housing with emphasis on physically disabled and mentally ill populations (and the role of nonprofit organizations)

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Pennsylvania

Intergovernmental Council

Administers the Intergovernmental Review Process (IRP)

under contract to the state; involves state review and

coordination of state and local views on federal assistance applications.

Assisting Pennsylvania Department of Transportation with

promoting various local government programs through

workshops, publications, and survey work.

Contact

Charles D. Griffiths

Executive Director

Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Council

PO. Box 11880

407A Finance Building

Harrisburg, PA 17108-1880

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Rhode Island

State-Local Relations Commission

Legal Basis

Statute (1987, amended 1988)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

17 members-9 stale, 8 local

state officials, including the chief of the Office of Municipal Affairs in the Department of Administration

and 2 others, appointed by the Governor

appointed by the legislative leadership (3 House, 2

Senate, 1 appointed by Speaker of the House to represent local school committees, and 1 appointed by Majority Leader of the Senate to represent local school

superintendents)

municipal officials appointed by the League of Cities

and Towns

Executive Director, League of Cities and Towns

Executive Director, Public Expenditure Council

Members serve while in office or while members of appointing group.

Budget

The state funds administrative expenses; private sources

provide in-kind services.

Staff

1 part time

Functions

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Studied state mandates, including their costs and fiscal notes.

Currently looking at state aid to local communities and its relation lo local property taxes.

Contacts

Jeffrey M. Newman

State-Local Relations Commission

Office of the Speaker

Room 104, State House

Providence, RI 02903

(40 1) 277-2466

Gary S. Sasse

Executive Director

Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council

300 Richmond Street

Providence, RI 02903

(401) 521-6320

FAX (401) 278-449 1

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South Carolina

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1984) replaced 1979 Executive Order

Size and Composition of Governing Body

state, 9 local, 4 private citizens

8 legislators (4 Senate, 4 House)

Local members (3 municipal, 3 county, 1 regional council,

1 school board, 1 special purpose district)

4 private citizens

Members serve 2 years; all appointments made by Governor.

Budget

FY 1990-$235,000 (state appropriation)

staff

4-executive director, legislative analyst, fiscal analyst, administrative assistant

Functions

Clearinghouse for information

Conferences/seminars

Develop and advocate policy recommendations

Leadership development programs and continuing

education for public officials

Liaison among governments

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Developed state legislation permitting a local option sales

tax for cities and counties (passed by legislature).

Issued a comprehensive study of state mandates to local

government.

Prepared an analysis of how local government debt is

treated, including recommendations for improvements.

Issued a study on planning and a call for the establishment

of a statewide comprehensive planning process.

Conducted a state tax policy study with U.S. ACIR.

Studying various options for annexation reform. Recent

court decisions have brought into question two of the

state’s three methods of annexation.

Contact

Dan B. Mackey

Executive Director

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

I?O. Box 12395

Columbia, SC 29211

(803) 737-170s

FAX (803) 737-1707

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South Dakota

Local Government Study Commission

Legal Basis

Statute (1968)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

1 5

1 1

4

members- 11 state. 4 local

legislators appointed by legislative leadership (7

House Standing Committee on Local Government, 4

Senate Standing Committee on Local Government)

appointed by executive board of Legislative Research

Council (local elected officials, including 1 municipal

and 1 county)

Legislators appointed for 2 years; others 4 years.

Budget

FY 1990-$56,000 (state appropriation)

Staff

2 part time-l professional, 1 secretary

Functions

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Studied the issue of surety bonds required of individuals

and businesses. Drafted legislation to repeal many antiquated bond requirements. Most passed the 1989

Legislative Assembly.

Addressed the issue of child day care regulation.

Studying hunting preserve issues, construction expenditure limits that require the use of an architect or engineer, and the issuance of tax deeds.

Contact

Mark Zickrick

Fiscal Analyst

Legislative Research Council

Local Government Study Commission

500 East Capitol

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

(605) 773-325 1

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Tennessee

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1978, amended 1981)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

29 14 state, 10 local, 5 private citizens

10 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (5 Senate, 5 House)

1 6 appointed by Governor (4 city, nominated by Municipal League; 5 county, nominated by County Services

Association; 5 private citizens; 2 executive branch)

Commissioner, Finance and Administration

Comptroller of the Treasury

President, State Development Districts Association

Members serve 2 years.

Budget

FY 1990-$375,900 (88 percent state appropriation; 12

percent local governments)

FY 1991-$366,600 (75 percent state appropriation, 25

percent local governments)

Staff

8-executive director, research analyst, 3 research associates, publications assistant, office manager, secretary

Functions

Computer modeling and data base development

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Newsletter in planning stages

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Initiated and sponsored lawa (1) extending the sales tax to

mail-order items, (2) changing the property tax asscssment procedure to perpetual current value indexing, and

(3) changing the formula for tax-equivalent payments

from municipal electric companies.

Prepared a study of public school fiscal capacity and financing in Tennessee.

Developed Tennessee Industrial Location Impact PC

model to assist local officials in estimating the impact

of new economic development in their areas.

Developed comprehensive local government fiscal data

base.

Produced comprehensive study on hospital financial data

for state and local policymakers.

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Tennessee

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Appointed to Governor’s Cabinet Council on Indigent

Health Care.

Prepared at least 30 documents on intergovernmental issues, available to all city and county governments.

Published: Fiscal Effort, Fiscal Capacity, and Fiscal Disparity among Local Govemmenls in Tennessee; Population

Growth in Tennessee; Preparing for Economic Change in

Lawrence Co~mty; Prepating for Economic Chauge in

Giles County, Preparing for Economic Change in Lewis

County, Prepating for Economic Change in Dickson

C01mly.

Contact

Harry A. Green

Executive Director

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

226 Capitol Boulevard Building, Suite 508

Nashville, TN 37219

(615) 741-3012

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Utah

Advisory Council

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1987)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

20 11 state, 8 local, 1 private citizen

6 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (2 Senate, 4 House)

9 appointed by Governor (4 municipal, 4 county, 1 private citizen)

Chairman, State Tax Commission

Director, Department of Social Services

State Planning Coordinator

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Director, Department of Health

Legislators serve 2 years; others, 4 years.

Budget

None

Staff

3-Governor’s office provides executive director.

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Draft legislation

Local government representation on other commissions

Newsletter (planning stage)

Ombudsman

Recommendations on legislation

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Avoided a tax cut in June 1988 by providing correct impact

information.

Working on state and local earthquake legislation.

Planning to coordinate a plan for solid waste management

with federal government.

Contact

Mike Christensen

Executive Director

Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations

Office of Planning and Budget

State Capitol Building, Room 116

Salt Lake City, UT 84114

(80 1) 538-1560

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Virginia

Local Government Advisory Council

Legal Basis

Statute (1977), restructured and reorganized, 1989

Size and Composition of Governing Body

I8 members-8 state, 9 local, 1 private citizen

6 legislators appointed by legislative leadership (3 Senate, 3 House)

12 appointed by Governor (4 county, 4 municipal, 1 Association of Planning District Commissions, 2 state executive, 1 private citizen)

Members serve 4 years.

Budget

FY 1990-$13,000 (state appropriation)

Staff

1 full time-provided by the Commission on Local Government.

Functions

Forum for discussion between state and local officials

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Restructured and reorganized as of January 1,199O. In the

past, the Council served primarily as a forum for discwsion between state and local government officials. Along

with this function, the Council plans to promote understanding of state-local interrelationships and policies; facilitate sorting out state-local responsibilities in shared

programs and administrative undertaking; and encourage academic institutions to undertake studies of statelocal situations and relations.

Contact

Robert Kirby

Secretary

Local Government Advisory Council

702 Eighth Street Office Building

Richmond, VA 23219

(804) 786-6508

FAX (804) 371-7999

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Washington

Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Additional

State-Local Relations Contacts

Legal Basis

Executive Order (1982, amended 1984)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

22 members-10 state, 12 local

Governor

Director, Office of Financial Management

Director, Community Development

Director, Revenue

Secretary, Social and Health Services

Director, Office of Indian Affairs

16 appointed by Governor (6 elected city, 6 elected

county, 4 legislators)

Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Budget

FY 1990-$50,000 (state appropriation)

staff

1 part time-Department of Community Development

provides administrative support to the Commission

and coordinates staff support for the Commission with

the Office of Financial Management and other relevant state agencies.

Functions

Constituent work

Forum for ongoing discussion of common problems

between the Governor and other state and local

officials

Ombudsman

Research

Recent Accomplishments/Current Activities

Major player in developing state policy regarding hazardous waste disposal sites.

Played key role in identifying state’s infrastructure problems. Subsequently, the legislature established a $45

million state public works trust fund to provide lowinterest loans to local governments.

Contact

Ken Back

Special Assistant

Department of Community Development

Mail Stop GH-51

Ninth and Columbia Building

Olympia, WA 98504

(206) 586-3666

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IOWA

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Contact

Steve Maslikowski

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Department of Management

State Capitol, Room 12

Des Moines, IA 50319

(5 15) 281-3322

TEXAS

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Contact

Jay Stanford, Senior Consultant

Joseph Ivy Company

7800 North Mopac, Suite 210

Austin, TX 78759

(5 12) 346-6921

VERMONT

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Contact

Eileen Hennessey

Agency of Development and Community Affairs

Pavilion Office Building

Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 828-3217

FAX (802) 828-3339

(Governor’s Office)

WISCONSIN

Bureau of Intergovernmental Relations

Contact

Dan Theno

Director

Bureau of Intergovernmental Relations

Department of Administration

101 S. Webster Street, 6th Floor

PO. Box 7868

Madison, WI 53707-7868

(608) 266-6850

FAX (608) 267-0200

WYOMING

Local Government Coordinating Committee

Contact

Dan Perdue

State Capitol

Governor’s Office

Cheyenne, WY 82002

(307) 777-7434

FAX (307) 777-6869

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U.S. Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Legal Basis

Statute (1959)

Size and Composition of Governing Body

26 members-9 federal, 7 state, 7 local, 3 private citizens

appointed by the President (3 executive branch and 3

private citizens)

appointed by the President of the Senate (3 senators)

appointed by the Speaker of the House (3 representatives)

appointed by the President from a panel of governors

submitted by the National Governors’ Association

appointed by the President from a panel of state legislators submitted by the National Conference of State

Legislatures

appointed by the President from a panel of mayors

submitted jointly by the National League of Cities and

the United States Conference of Mayors

appointed by the President from a panel of elected

county officers submitted by the National Association

of Counties

Members serve 2 years, while in office or until replaced;

members may be reappointed.

Budget

FY 1990-$1,300,000 (federal appropriation)

Staff

1 9

3

permanent-executive director, director of government finance research, director of government policy

research, senior fellow, S analysts, information officer,

accountant, budget and management officer, personnel officer, administrative assistant, marketing assistant, 2 administrative secretaries, publications assistant,

mail room supervisor

contract-Criminal Justice Project Director, research

associate, intern

Functions

Conferences/seminars

Constituent work

Forum for discussion

Monitoring the federal system

Policy recommendations

Research

40

U.S. Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Recent Accomplishments

Significant Features of Fiscal Federalism 1990, Vols. I & II

South Carolina Tax Study

1988 State Fiscal Capacity and Effort

State Constitutional Law: Cases and Materials with

1990-91 Supplement

State and Local Initiatives on Productivity, Technology,

and Innovation: Enhancing a National Resource for

International Competitiveness

Representative Expenditures: Addressing the Neglected Dimension of Fiil Capacity

Mandates: Cases in State-Local Relations

State Regulation and Taxation of Telecommunications

Intergovernmental Regulation of Telecommunications

The Volume Cap on Taw-Exempt Private-Activity Bonds:

State and Local Experience in 1989

1990 Changing Public Attitudes on Governments and Taxes

Current Activities

American Federalism: Concept and History

Federal Preemption and Mandate Reimbursement

State School Aid Programs

Interjurisdictional Tax and Policy Competition

Local Governments in International Affairs

State Governments in International Affairs

Federal Infrastructure Strategy

Setting Agendas for Intergovernmental Decentralization:

The International Experience

Congress, the States, and Federalism

Boundary Review Commissions

How Local Public Economies Work

Intergovernmental Coordination and Assignment of

Functions in Poland

Shifting Functions

Water Management in the Federal System

Local Revenue Diversification: Tourist Taxation

The States and Local Autonomy

Medicaid

Chicago Area Local Fiscal Capacity

Federalism in Transition (Decade of Change)

Property Tax Study

State Laws Affecting Local Government

41
U.S. Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Environmental Decisionmaking

Criminal Justice: The Role of General Purpose Governments

Regulatory Federalism Update

Local Self-Reliance: Alternative Approaches to Providing

Local Public Services

Educational Outcomes

Immigration

National Guard

Contacts

John Kin&d, Executive Director

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

111120th Street, NW, Suite 2000

Washington, DC 20575

(202) 653-5540

FAX (202) 653-5429

Ebel, Robert

Reseat&

653-5536

McDowell, Bruce

Director; Government Policy Research

Allen, Ronald D.

Analyst

Criminal Justice

653-5536

653-8410

Behrens, John

Senior Fellow

Property Tax

653-5544

Casey, Joan

Infoniiation Oficer

EditorlLibmrian

653-5536

Coffel, Lori A. 653-5536

Adntinistmtive Secretary to Bruce McDowell

Cohen, Carol

Analyst

Fiscal Capacity and Effort

Local Revenue Diversification

Medicaid

653-5538

Dubin, Elliot

Analyst

Education Finance

Fiscal Trends

Economic Data

Grants

Public Finance

653-5322

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U.S. Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

Dursthoff, Clay 653-5322

Analyit -

Significant Features of Fiscal Federalism

S&e and Local Data Diskettes

Other Data Sources

Hahn, Thomas D.

Accountant

653-5640

Marks, Laurence

Reseat& Associate

State and Local Taxation

653-5544

Phillips, Ruthamae 653-5540

Administrative Assistant to John Kincaid

Travel Invitations and Reimbursements

Rafuse, Robert W. Jr. 653-5640

Senior Fellow

Representative Expenditures

Fiscal Capacity

Reeves, Andree E. 653-5 143

Analyst

State ACIRs

State Mandates

Suggested State Legislation

Reynolds, Anita McPhaul 653-5536

Adnlinistmtive Secretary to Robert Ebel

Reynolds, Pamela 653-5640

Personnel Officer

Co-Editor; Intergovernmental Perspective

Smith, Betty 653-5640

Maketing Assistant

Publications Sales

Receptionist

Steinko, Franklin 653-5640

Budget artd Management Oficer

Budget and ACIR Finance

Desktop Publishing

Watts, Vivian E. 653-8609

Ctinlinal Justice Project Director

*These are not complete job descriptions. They are general indicators of interests and responsibilities.

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Executive Director’s Office

John Kincaid, Executive Director

Ruthamue J. Phillips, Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director

I

Research

Government Finance

Robert D. Ebel, Director,

Government Finance Research

John Behrens, Senior Fellow

Robert W Rafise, Senior Fellow

Carol Cohen, Analyst

Elliott J Dubin, Analyst

Clay Dursthofi Analyst

Laurence Marks, Research Associate

Anita McPaul Reynolds, Administrative Secretary

Betty Smith, Marketing Assistant

MacArthur C. Jones, Publications Assistant

Government Policy

Bruce D. McDowell, Director,

Government Policy Research

Ronald D. Allen, Analyst

Andree E. Reeves, Analyst

f4vian Watts,

Criminal Justice Project Director

Lori A. Cojjkl, Administrative Secretary

Administration

Franklin A. Steinko,

Budget & Management Officer

Pamela L. Reynolds, Personnel Officer

Thomas D. Hahn, Accountant

Ronald L. Ross, Mail Room Supervisor
Federal Departmental

Directors of Intergovernmental Affairs

Federal Departmental

Directors of Intergovernmental Affairs

AGRICULTURE

Larry Werrier

Director, Intergovernmental Affairs

Department of Agriculture

14th and Independence Avenue, SW

Room 102-A

Washington, DC 20520

(202) 477-7615

COMMERCE

Alison Kaufman

Director, Intergovernmental Affairs

Department of Commerce

14th and Constitution Avenue, NW

Room 5413

Washington, DC 20230

(202) 377-3281

DEFENSE

W. Clark Wurzberger

Assistant to the Secretary of Defense

Department of Defense

The Pentagon

Room 3D-964

Washington, DC 20301-loo0

(703) 697-7968

EDUCATION

Michelle Easton

Deputy Under Secretary for Intergovernmental

and Interagency Affairs

Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Room 3073

Washington, DC 20202

(202) 401-0409

ENERGY

Jacqueline Brown

Assistant Secretary for Congressional

and Intergovernmental Affairs

Department of Energy

Forrestal Building

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Room 7B-138

Washington, DC 20585

(202) 586-7944

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Schuyler Baab

Deputy Under Secretary

for Intergovernmental Relations

Department of Health and Human Services

200 Independence Avenue, SW

Room 600E

Washington, DC 20201

(202) 475-6060

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Stephen Glaude

Deputy Under Secretary

for Intergovernmental Affairs

Department of Housing and Urban Development

4517th Street, SW

Room 10140

Washington, DC 20410

(202) 708-3480

INTERIOR

Selma Sierra

Assistant to the Secretary

and Director of External Affairs

Department of the Interior

18th and C Streets, NW

Room 6130

Washington, DC 20240

(202) 208-4203

JUSTICE

William Lucas

Director, Office of Liaison Services

Department of Justice

10th and Constitution Avenue, NW

Room 4213

Washington, DC 20530

(202) 5 14-3465

LABOR

Jim Conrad

Associate Assistant Secretary

for Intergovernmental Affairs

Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, NW

Room 1508

Washington, DC 20201

(202) 523-8004 I

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Federal Departmental

Directors of Intergovernmental Affairs

STATE

Carol Lancaster

Coordinator for Intergovernmental Affairs

Department of State

2201 C Street, NW

Room 6808, PA-IGA

Washington, DC 20.5Xl

(202) 647-7416

TREASURY

Sarah M. Hildebrand

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs

Department of Treasury

Main Treasury Building

15th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Room 3452

Washington, DC 2022Q

(202) 566-9075

TRANSPORTATION

Betsy Hancock

Director, Intergovernmental

and Consumer Affairs

Department of Transportation

400 7th Street, SW

Room 10405

Washington, DC 20590

(202) 366-1524

VETERANS AFFAIRS

John J. Forster

Director, Intergovernmental Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs

810 Vermont Avenue, NW

Room 600 (075C)

Washington, DC 204%

(202) 233-3116

Members of the

U.S. Advisory Commission

on Intergovernmental Relations

December 1990

Private Citizens

Daniel J. Elazar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Robert B. Hawkins, Jr., Chairman,

San Francisco, California

Mary Ellen Joyce, Arlington, Virginia

Members of the U.S. Senate

Dave Durenberger, Minnesota

Carl Levitt, Michigan

Charles S. Robb, Virginia

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

Richard K. Armey, Texas

Sander Levin, Michigan

Ted Weiss, New York

Officers of the Executive Branch, U.S. Government

Debra Rae Anderson,

Deputy Assistant to the President,

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Samuel K. Skinner, Secretary of Transportation

Richard L. Thornburgh, Attorney General

Governors

John Ashcroft, Missouri

Booth Gardner, Washington

George A. Sinner, North Dakota

Stan Stephens, Montana

Mayors

Victor H. Ashe, Knoxville, Tennessee

Donald M. Fraser, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Robert M. Isaac, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Joseph A. Leafe, Norfolk, Virginia

Members of State Legislatures

David E. Nething, North Dakota Senate

Samuel B. Nunez, Jr., President,

Louisiana Senate

Ted Strickland, Colorado Senate

Elected County Officials

Harvey Ruvin, Dade County, Florida,

County Commission

Sandra Smoley, Sacramento County, California,

Board of Supervisors

James J. Snyder, Cattaraugus County, New York,

County Legislature

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