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October 2001
Picture this: You're standing at the head of a path. Across twists
and turns and hills and valleys, you can see that shiny new backhoe
- or municipal building or freshly paved road - that your township
needs. Know the right steps to take, and you can buy that product
or service for your township. But proceed with caution: The way
is fraught with peril, and monsters like Wasted Money, Legal Trouble,
and Ethics Violations could lurk around any bend. Sound tricky?
It's all a part of the purchasing game, and township officials
are the players. Your mission: to learn the rules and strategies
that will help your township reach its goals and give your residents
the best deal for their dollar.
In today's market, township officials have more power when negotiating
their cable franchise agreements than ever before.
If the thought of standing up to your cable company intimidates
you, take a look at what two townships have achieved during their
negotiations and how two others are preparing for future bargaining.
The Department of Community and Economic Development's new deputy
secretary for community affairs talks about the "big picture"
and townships' starring role.
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