NACo PUBLICATIONS CATALOG

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Directories/Membership Information

NACo Membership Information Packet
A broad range of brochures and written information about NACo’s various member benefits and services. Excellent resource for prospective members or current members. 11 pages. Comprises four to five brochures.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#10-160-1-M/N)

County Management

Research Briefs...
These briefs were designed to provide county officials with general information on a variety of topics identified by NACo’s Research Division.

• Certificates of Participation: An Innovative Financing Alternative for Counties (1999)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-42-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-42-N)
• Collecting County Revenue (1999)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-58-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-58-N)
• County Officials: Who’s Elected, Who’s Appointed (1999)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-38-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-38-N)
• Dillon’s Rule or Not (1999)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-47-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-47-N)
• The Commission-County Manager Form of Government (1999)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-48-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-48-N)
• What’s in a Name? A Look at County Names (1999)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-57-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-57-N)
• Questions and Answers on Consolidation (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-7-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-7-N)
• County Budget Overview (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-2-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-2-N)
• Customer Satisfaction Surveying (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-10-M)
       Non-Members: $10 (#30-350-10-N)
• Debt Management for Counties (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-1-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-1-N)
• Employees and the Internet: Is Your County Surfing in Shallow Water? (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-4-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-4-N)
• Developing a Request for Proposal (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-8-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-8-N)
• Revenue Sources for County Governments (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-5-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-5-N)
• Searching for Civility (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-39-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-39-N)
• What Do County Commissioners do all day? (1998)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-6-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-6-N)
• Who Comes First? A Guide to Protocol (2000)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-85-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-85-N)
  
• Best Practices – Community and Economic Development
  This publication highlights winning programs from NACo’s 2001 Achievement Award Program.  Winning programs in this category represent the “best of the best” in local government efforts to increase economic development in communities to improve the quality of life for county citizens.  Contact information for each program is also provided.
       Members: $3 (#30-350-192-M)
       Non-members: $5 (#30-350-192-N)
  
• Best Practices – Children and Youth, Zero to Five
  This research brief is one in a series of reports prepared as part of former NACo President Kenneth A. Mayfield’s initiative on Early Childhood Development.  The report highlights winning programs from NACo’s 2002 Achievement Award Program and provides introductory information on this initiative.
       Members: $3 (#30-350-193-M)
       Non-members: $5 (#30-350-193-N)
  
• Counties Secure America
  • Best Practices Research Brief
    This publication provides case examples of county programs that address the front line work and current efforts in county government’s readiness and responsiveness to special crisis situations, natural disasters, acts of terror, and other emergencies.
         Members: $3 (#30-350-194-M)
         Non-members: $5 (#30-350-195-N)
    

Creating a County Code of Ethics, Mission and Vision Statements (1998)
     Members: $5 (#30-350-41-M)
     Non-members: $10 (#30-350-41-N)

County Fiscal Conditions
This publication is part of an ongoing effort by the National Association of Counties and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (University of Georgia).  The report presents the findings from a survey of a sample group of counties throughout the country on the expenditures, mandate status, and authority for each area of service counties provide, ranging from animal control to code enforcement.
     Members: $7.50 (#30-350-189-M)
     Non-members: $10 (#30-350-189-N)

Uncompensated Health Care Report
This executive summary provides data results from a survey on the impact to county governments of providing health care and other related health services to individuals who do have any private, national, or local health care coverage.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#30-350-196-M/N)

2003 Wage and Salary Survey Report
This report contains salary data for 62 county government positions.  Data is presented by national and regional averages as well as by county population. 235 pps
     Members: $65 (#)
     Non-members: $90 (#)

2003 Wage and Salary Survey Report: County Elected Officials
This report contains the results of NACo’s Wage and Salary Survey of county elected officials.  Included in this report are national and regional averages for selected positions.  40 pps
     Members: $25 (#)
     Non-members: $35 (#)

2003 Wage and Salary Survey, Compensation and Benefits
This publication contains the results from the Human Resources Section of the 2003 Wage and Salary Survey.  Comparison and analyses are presented by population and regional breakdowns.
     Members: $10 (#)
     Non-members: $20 (#)

Funding County Services
This report presents the findings from the second part of a two-year study of county revenue practices.  The report presents data on the overall fiscal capacity of counties to meet their service obligations.
     Members: $7.50 (#)
     Non-members: $10 (#)

Finding a Federal Grant 
This issue brief serves as a step-by-step guide to online searching for federal grants through the Catalog for Federal Domestic Assistance.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Implementing GASB 34
This publication provides a summary of the June 1999 General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 34, which changed the way state and local governments report their finances.  Information on successful implementation is also presented.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Municipal Bankruptcy
This report provides a brief overview of the causes / conditions that may lead to a bankruptcy status for counties and municipalities.  Information is also presented on how to avoid this filing.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Writing a Request for Proposal (RFP)
This publication highlights the key elements of producing a well-written RFP.  Detailed instructions on how to write a request for proposal using the most common and easy to understand format is presented.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

An Introduction to Consolidation
This publication presents general information on functional consolidation, the various types, the pros and cons of consolidation and a few case studies of local governments efforts to provide services more effectively and efficiently.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Sovereign Immunity
This report addresses the issue of immunity from law suits for a government entity or an elected / appointed official.  Information on federal and state laws / mandates as well as county liability and immunity is also presented.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Medicaid: A Special Report
This publication outlines the recent changes in state statutes that govern and regulate the administration and implementation of the Medicaid program.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Best Practices: Community and Economic Development Programs
This publication highlights winning programs from NACo’s 2001 Achievement Award Program.  Winning programs in this category represent the “best of the best” in local government efforts to increase economic development in communities to improve the quality of life for county citizens.  Contact information for each program is also provided.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Best Practices: Rural County Programs
This publication showcases best practices of local and/or multi-jurisdictional programs implemented by non-urban, rural governments.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Best Practices: Emergency Management and Response
This publication showcases winning programs from the NACo 2003 Achievement Award program – in the emergency management and response category.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Best Practices: Civic Education and Public Information
This publication highlights best practices in educating county citizens and communities about local government.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Best Practices: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
This publication showcases best practices / programs from 2003 achievement award winners.
     Members: $3 (#)
     Non-members: $5 (#)

Community Health Centers and Public Health Services
This report is the result of  joint survey conducted by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Community Health Centers.  The survey asked county public health officials, managers / administrators, and/or clerks about county sponsorship of community and public health care.
     Members / Non-members: Free
     (#30-350-199-M/N)

2002 Wage and Salary Survey Report: General Publication
Provides salary and wage data (minimum and maximum amounts) for county government employees in five different categories covering more than 70 job classifications.  The information is broken down into the eight federally designated population ranges and national and regional mean and average salary data is provided for each classification.
     Members: $65 (#30-350-187-M)
     Non-members: $75 (#30-350-187-N)

2002 Wage and Salary Survey Report: Elected Officials
Provides salary and additional benefit information for 16 elected official positions in county governments.  (Some of the information includes data on appointed officials)  The information in this report is presented for each of the eight federally designated population ranges and national and regional averages salary data is provided for each position.
     Members: $25 (#30-350-188-M)
     Non-members: $35 (#30-350-188-N)

2002 Operations Survey Analysis
This publication presents the findings from NACo’s annual survey of the operations of county government.  The report includes information about the who’s, what’s, and how’s of implementing local government programs.  The report covers geographic information systems, performance management, economic development, and many others areas.
     Members: $65 (#30-350-191-M)
     Non-members: $75 (#30-350-192-N)

Alphabet Soup (2000)
A must have acronym guide for every county official. This publication contains more than 400 acronyms that are commonly used in the local government world.
     Members: $2 (#30-350-62-M)
     Non-members: $5 (#30-350-62-N)

A Glossary of Public Finance Terms for County Officials (1999)
This publication is a comprehensive glossary of more than 230 public finance terms.
     Members: $7 (#30-350-0-M)
     Non-members: $10 (30-350-0-N)

Arbitrage and Its Impact on Local Governments (1999)
Addresses issues relevant to counties surrounding arbitrage rebate. 34 pp.
     Members: $5 (#30-350-50-M)
     Non-members: $10 (#30-350-50-N)

Annexation (1998)
A compilation of the laws and ordinances, state-by-state, that affect how annexation is achieved. This overview was prepared as a reference book for county officials.
     Members: $25 (#30-350-15-M)
     Non-members: $45 (#30-350-15-N)

County Revenues: A Survey of Authority and Practice (2001)
A report of state revenue laws for counties and survey of county revenue practices. 
     Members: $25 (#30-350-86-M)
     Non-members: $35 (#30-350-86-N)

Internet Taxation: What Counties Need to Know (1998)
This paper, which was written by NACo’s Wesley A. Masco Scholar, discusses the complexities that surround the sale of goods and services over the Internet as it relates to current and future county sales taxes. 10 pp.
     Members: $5 (#30-350-14-M)
     Non-members: $10 (#30-350-14-N)

County Procurement Law Manual-A State By State Analysis (1994)
     Members: $25 (#30-350-87-M)
     Non-members: $30 (#30-350-87-N)

The Right Way to Run a Meeting
This handy brochure outlines the basic procedural requirements for use when conducting a meeting.   The information provided in this publication is based on “Roberts Rules of Order”, and serves as a great pocket guide within your county government, as well as during ad hoc commission, board or other meetings.
     Members: $5 (#30-350-197-M)
     Non-members: $7.50 (#30-350-197-N)

Issue Briefs...
These 1–20 page issue briefs are designed to give the reader a brief introduction to the topic. Ideal for all county officials and staff.

• County Immigrant Assimilation Programs
       Members: $5 (#30-350-84-M)
       Non-members $10 (#30-350-84-N)
• County Sales Tax At the Dawn of E-Commerce (2000)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-61-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-61-N)
• Financing Economic Development (2000)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-73-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-73-N)
• Meeting the Challenge: County Economic Development Solutions (2000)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-55-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-55-N)
• Economic Performances: The Impact of Arts and Historic Preservation the local economy (2000)
       Members: $3 (#30-350-53-M)
       Non-members: $6 (#30-350-53-N)
• Performance Measurement: A Tool for Managing County Governments (1999)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-52-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-52-N)
• Tax Increment Financing: An Alternative Economic Development Financing Technique (2000)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-54-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-54-N)
• The Face of Homelessness (1999)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-56-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-56-N)
• Continuing Education Requirements and Incentives for Selected County Officials (1996)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-25-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-25-N)
• Initiative and Referendum-A Direct Voice For County Voters (1996)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-27-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-27-N)
• County Term Limits (2000)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-23-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-23-N)
• Workplace Violence
       Members: $5 (#30-350-22-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-22-N)
• State Law and The Compensation of County Governing Body Members (1995)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-20-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-20-N)
• Statements of Mission, Vision And Principles: Do They Matter? (1995)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-24-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-24-N)
• When It Comes to Running A Board Meeting, There Are Few Rules (1995)
       Members: $5 (#30-350-26-M)
       Non-members: $10 (#30-350-26-N)
• County Government Overview (updated May 2002)
  This brief provides an overview of county government.  It includes a brief  history, characteristics, and  the various responsibilities of county governments.  This publication also lists a few tables with county revenue and expenditure summary data for the largest counties in the country.
       Members: $3 (#30-350-198-M)
       Non-members: $5 (#30-350-198-N)
• Elected County Executives in America
  Brief presentation on the evolution of the “elected county executive” position.  Outlines the powers conferred to this individual and provides a complete list of all counties with an elected executive.
       Members / Non-members: $2
       (#30-350-199-M/N)
  

County Programs and Services

State Prisoners In County Jails (2001)
A state by state look at the current rules governing state prisoners in county jails.
     Members: $10 (30-350-29-M)
     Non-members: $15 (30-350-29-N)

County Government Structure

County Charter Government in the West (1999)
This publication provides an in-depth look at county charter governments throughout the country’s western states. County Charter Government in the West examines the dimensions of charter drafting, as well as accountability, functional, structural and fiscal provisions of county charters.
     Members: $30 (#30-350-44-M)
     Non-members: $50 (#30-350-44-N)

County Government Structure (Second Edition 2001)
This publication updates the original County Government Structure published in 1998.  The book provides a state by state summary on the various forms of country government outlined in the state statutes.  The report also provides an outline of county government structure, a Home Rule Review, an overview of row officers and several additional tables.
     Members: $35 (#30-350-186-M)
     Non-members: $45 (#30-350-186-N)

Redesigning County Government For The Year 2000 And Beyond (1996)
Given their unique role as both an administrative arm of the state and as a provider of local services, county governments are facing new administrative and financial demands in this era of Revolution, taxpayer revolts, and rising service demands. Learn how counties across America are proposing to reshape their structures to meet these new challenges. 11 pp.
     Member: $10 (#30-350-28-M)
     Non-member: $15 (#30-350-28-N)

Building Together: Investing In Community Infrastructure (1990)
This publication explains how various groups in a community can devise broad-based solutions. It outlines a process to bring together community groups to consider a broad range of infrastructure financing methods. 100 pp.
     Members: $21.25 (#10-150-3-M)
     Non-members: $31.25 (#10-150-3-N)

Counties Secure America

Emergency Preparedness Survey
This report presents the responses of more that 1,000 counties to a national survey.  The report outlines information on the preparedness of counties to respond to emergency situations.  The report also outlines what types of mechanisms are in place for counties and how local governments establish partnerships to respond to crises.
     Members: $3 (#30-350-150-M)
     Non-members: $5 (#30-350-150-N)

Emergency Notification
This publication provides information on the various mechanisms counties can use to respond to emergency situations.  The report highlights the use of telephone technology and its capacity to support a “reverse 911” program.  Other areas addressed are the use of computer/internet/e-mail and the geographic information system program (GIS).
     Members: $3 (#30-350-151-M)
     Non-members: $5 (#30-350-151-N)

Understanding Bioterrorism, Chemical Warfare and Beyond
This research brief explains bioterrorism and other types of chemical warfare.  Information is provided on the various forms of chemicals that could be used in a biological warfare incident. The publication also provides information on what the federal government has done to address this concern and lists, as a reference, the contact information for state offices who address this issue.
     Members: $3 (#30-350-152-M)
     Non-members: $5 (#30-350-152-N)

Environment - Air

How to Facilitate A Successful ‘IAQ Tools for Schools’ Program – A Practical Guide For County Officials (2003)
The guide introduces EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program and provides basic guidelines on how county officials can facilitate the program. Three case studies are included.
     Members/Non-members: Free

Radon: A Practical Guide to Local Programs (1997)
This guide focuses on the practical aspects of starting, implementing, and maintaining locally-based radon information outreach programs. 40 pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-702-1-M/N)

Environment – Land Use

The Planning for Results Guidebook: Practical Advice for Building Successful Rural Communities (2003)
This publication describes how to design and conduct a community planning process that is both inclusive and action-oriented.  Its intended audience includes county elected and appointed officials as well as planning commissioners and interested citizens.  The guidebook sections detail how to: (1) develop a broadly shared vision of the future; (2) understand local economic conditions within the context of national, regional and global economies; (3) assess a community’s natural and cultural assets and how they are affected by population growth and development; and (4) effectively manage growth and change by using a wide variety of both regulatory and non-regulatory tools to protect or enhance local assets.  Resources are provided for each section.
The Guidebook was written by Lee Nellis and Karen VanGilder on behalf of the Western Community Stewardship Forum, a joint project of NACo and the Sonoran Institute.  104 pp.
     Members: $10 each
     Non-members: $12 each, $10 each for quantities over 10

Local Tools for Smart Growth: Practical Strategies and Techniques to Improve Our Communities (2001)
Outlines tools, resources and case examples to help local governments make their own smart growth decisions.  This publication was produced by NACo, the Joint Center for Sustainable Communities, and the Smart Growth Network.  67 pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free

Counties and the Takings Issue: How Far Can Government Go in Regulating Private Property? (1997)
Provides background information on the regulation of private property and the extent of county government authority.  Key points regarding land use regulation and how to avoid takings disputes are noted. 8 pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-722-4-M/N)

Environment - Pollution Prevention

Environmental Purchasing Starter Kit (1999, Revised 2003)
Comprehensive kit that provides counties a host of tools for beginning and strengthening programs that favor purchase of products that are energy-efficient, contain recycled materials, and are less hazardous to the environment and human health. Includes case studies, model purchasing resolution, sample press release, and a comprehensive list of resources.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (32-722-3-M/N)

Environment - Water

Source (Drinking) Water Protection

• Source Water Information Kit for Local Government Officials (2001 - CD ROM)
  Contains documents, fact sheets, and brochures that present information on the tools, techniques, and strategies to help county and local officials, especially those in rural areas, protect drinking water supplies. Also provides examples in which both public and private and community interests are involved in the drinking water protection process.  Limited copies are available in hardcopy.
       Members/Non-members: Free
       (#32-750-22-M/N) Available on CD-ROM
  
• Source Water Protection – A Guidebook for Local Governments (1999)
  Provides local officials with background information on source water protection, Developed in cooperation with Conference Southern County Associations and the Georgia Water Management Campaign. 106 pp.
  Executive Summary is also available. 4 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
       (#32-750-23-M/N)

Non-point Source Water Pollution Prevention

• Planning for Septic Systems - Use of Online Decentralized Systems in Developing Areas (2003)
  Provides information on the realities of onsite wastewater (septic tank) systems; the benefits of having an onsite wastewater mangement plan in place; the steps in developing a plan; and resources for more information.  4pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
  
  
• Executive Summary – Drainage and Stormwater Management Action Guide (2001)
  Highlights the key points of the action guide produced in partnership with NACo affiliate, the National Association of County Engineers, including the basics behind proper roadway drainage and comprehensive stormwater management programming. Also provides information on how to order the action guide  4 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
       (#32-751-21-M/N)
  
• Animal Feeding Operations: The Role of Counties (1999)
  Provides county officials with guidance on issues relating to animal feeding operations and what their role might be in addressing the issues. Developed in cooperation with the Conference of Southern County Associations (CSCA). 54 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
       (#32-751-22-M/N)

Watershed Management and Wetlands Protection

• Smart Growth Strategies, Protecting Water Resources: Local Government Roles and Options for the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains (2001)
  Provides an overview of how local governments can use land use tools to protect water resources.  While case examples are specific to the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains region, counties across the country may benefit from the tools, resources and a ‘smart growth checklist for water resources protection’ available nationwide.   12 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
  
• County Five Star Restoration Projects Best Practices Guide (2001)
  Profiles four successful county Five Star restoration projects and describes the Five Star Restoration Program and restoration opportunities for counties. Each profile includes a project description, the nature and amount of contributions provided by the community partners, key lessons learned, and project contact information.  36 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
       (#32-746-20-M/N)
  
• Protecting Wetlands, Managing Watersheds: Local Government Case Studies (1999)
  Highlights case studies on various wetlands and watershed management strategies from cities and counties around the country. This publication is a collaborative effort of NACo and ICMA. 100 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
  
• Leadership in Watershed Management: The County Role (1998)
  This report of NACo’s Watershed Management Advisory Committee focuses on the leading role of county governments in effectively managing watersheds and other water resources. Eleven case studies of county, statewide and multi-county watershed efforts are presented to assist local entities initiating new programs or improving existing programs.  86 pp. Executive Summary. 4 pp.
  Members/Non-members: Free
    (#32-745-4-M/N)
  
• Watershed Management and Sustainable Development in Coastal Counties (1996)
  Provides an overview of federal and state coastal watershed management programs and describes how local governments can be involved in coastal watershed management.14 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
       (#32-745-1-M/N)
  
• County Five Star Restoration Projects Best Practices Guide (2001)
  Profiles four successful county Five Star restoration projects and describes the Five Star Restoration Program and restoration opportunities for counties. Each profile includes a project description, the nature and amount of contributions provided by the community partners, key lessons learned, and project contact information.  36 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
       (#32-746-20-M/N)
  
• Protecting Wetlands, Managing Watersheds: Local Government Case Studies (1999)
  Highlights case studies on various wetlands and watershed management strategies from cities and counties around the country. This publication is a collaborative effort of NACo and ICMA. 100 pp.
       Members: $7.50 (#32-745-5-M)
       Non-Members: $10.00 (#32-745-5-N)
  
• Restoring Community Wetlands and Watersheds (1999)
  Provides an overview of a partnership to teach environmental stewardship through a youth program in Erie County, NY.  40 pp.
       Members/Non-members: Free
      (#32-746-2-M/N)

Health and Human Services

Making Collaboration Work (1998)
This report highlights the winners of the 1997-98 Awards for Excellence in Community Collaboration for Children and Youth. The winning communities demonstrate a variety of successful strategies for forming partnerships between counties, cities, school systems, non-profit organizations and families to help support children and youth from birth to early adulthood. The publication was sponsored by a grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and produced by the Local Collaboration for Children and Youth, a group which is comprised of NACo and five other national organizations representing local government and school systems. 28 pp.
     Members: $10 (#33-836-3-M)
     Non-members: $15 (#33-836-3-N)

Counties Care For Kids—Programs That Work (1994)
This guide highlights successful examples of county-based children’s programs that focus on innovative and collaborative strategies to address the needs of children and families. These programs focus on the areas of up-front investment in children, prevention and early intervention programs, and better coordinated efforts in communities among counties, cities, schools and other organizations that provide services to this population. Also included, an assessment tool which provides officials with factors that should be considered when deciding to replicate a program in another county. 65 pp.
     Members: $10 (#33-836-l-M)
     Non-members $15 (#33-836-1-N)

Sustainable Development

2001 Joint Center Sustainable Community Award Winners: Cities and Counties Working Together for a Livable Future:
This Spring, 2002 publication details the accomplishments of seven outstanding multi-jurisdictional collaborations undertaken by mayors and county officials to enhance the lives of citizens.  The publication and companion video showcases all the finalists with project summaries, and details the process undertaken, partnerships developed and results achieved in each of the seven award winning communities.  The recipient initiatives address a range of local challenges from sustainable economic development, to housing for the elderly and poor, to effective and efficient transportation and land use planning.  The Joint Center thanks the National Association of REALTORS®, Conectiv, and the International Council of Shopping Centers for their recognition and tangible support of the importance of collaboration and partnership building through this program.
     Members/Non-members: Free

Metro-Regional Transportation Solutions for the 21st Century: City-County Innovation through TEA-21
This December, 2002 Joint Center publication features eight successful Metro-Regional transportation initiatives enacted in the aftermath of 1998’s passage of TEA-21, the landmark transportation act.  Intelligent Transportation Systems, congestion mitigation, bike and trail development, rail system development, and improving access to jobs are among the subjects addressed by mayors and county officials.  The report highlights the innovations that were achieved due to the passage of TEA-21, and provides the thoughts and opinions of scores of mayors and county officials on just what has worked, and what has not.  It is a must for all local officials who are struggling to find ways to address transportation-related challenges.
     Members/Non-members: Free

U.S. Metro Economies: The Engines of America’s Growth (1999)
This report, produced for the National Association of Counties and the United States Conference of Mayors by Standard and Poor’s DRT, highlights the crucial role of city/county metro economies as the driving force behind America’s economic prosperity. The study is an invaluable resource for gaining an understanding of the role, composition, and potency of cities and counties as regions. 38 pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-000-0-M/N)

Counties: Foundation for a Sustainable Future Issue No. 2: Public Participation Beyond the Ballot Box
A series of articles highlighting successful local efforts to involve citizens in decision-making and planning processes that encourage citizens to directly participate in developing a common vision. Each of the counties highlighted has managed to build a sense of community pride and ownership in the projects that resulted out of their collaborative efforts. 36 pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-772-3-M/N)

Innovative City/County Partnerships: A Report from the Joint Center for Sustainable Communities (1998)
This Joint Center report contains 10 examples of innovative city/county collaborations that are taking place around the country. The examples contained in the report will serve as models for other communities, which are undertaking the task of forging new alliances for sustainable communities. 28 pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-772-2-M/N)

Measuring Progress: Profiles of City and County Indicator Programs (1998)
This Joint Center report features profiles of cities and counties that have taken significant steps to make sustainability a reality. Each profile represents a city, county or joint city-county effort to measure progress toward a vision or goals that strive to integrate social equality, environmental protection, and economic prosperity within a community. 42 pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-772-1-M/N)

Routt County, CO: Holding the Reins (1997)
This publication explains how various groups in a community can devise broad-based solutions. It outlines a process to bring together community groups to consider a broad range of infrastructure financing methods. 100~pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-772-4-M/N)

Growing Together: CitytCounty Smart Growth Profiles (1999)
In this publication, the Joint Center details six unique, but replicable smart growth projects undertaken through collaborative partnership by counties and central cities. The profiles selected detail several components of smart growth, including community visioning, consensus building, revenue sharing, endangered species protection, and land use planning. A highlight of the report is a detailed matrix, which denotes the specific problem addressed, barriers and challenges faced, and tools used to overcome them. 22pp.
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-772-5-M/N)

Addressing Growth Challenges Through Sustainable Forestry Practices and Community Planning: Innovative Local Initiatives
This September, 2000 Joint Center publication focuses on three relatively small communities, one in the East (Russell, VA), one in the West (Gallatin, MT), and one in the far West (Hawaii, HI), and the innovative efforts each took to implement smart growth practices through sustainable forest practices and community visioning.  Some of the key tools utilized were community visioning, stakeholder engagement, multi-jurisdictional collaboration, and GIS mapping.  (20 pgs.)
     Members/Non-members: Free
     (#32-772-6-M/N)

Transportation

From ISTEA to TEA-21: The New Transportation Law (1998)
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation and the head of the House Transportation Committee joins with county and state officials to explore the new law, its requirements, and how it differs from the old one. NACo’s Legislative Department and Training Division produced the two-hour satellite broadcast for officials and those who run county highway and mass transit departments.
     Members: $25 (30-302-4051-1-M)
     Non-members: $35 (30-302-4051-1-N)

National Association of County Engineers
(NACE)
Publications
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NACE publishes an extensive series of Action Guides on subjects important to county engineers and public works managers. There are 18 Action Guides available, which are updated periodically, revised and/or replaced to keep them up to date. NACE also publishes a series of Training Guides for road crews. The Training Guides present the basics of a variety of operations in a pocket-sized training book.

NACE Action Guides are $7 each for members, and $10 each for non-members. Training Guides are $5 each for members and $7 each for non-members. A full set of all NACE publications, (all Action Guides and all Training Guides) is $135 for members and $200 for non-members. There is an additional charge for shipping.

Non-member orders must be prepaid by check or money order. Member orders may be prepaid by check or money order or billed upon request, and can be placed by phone, fax or e-mail. Visit the NACE website at www.countyengineers.org to view a NACE publication and video order form. To receive a NACE publications and video catalog by mail, fax or e-mail contact NACE at:

National Association of County Engineers
440 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2028
Phone: (202) 393-5041 Fax: (202) 393-2630
E-mail: nace@naco.org

All new members of the National Association of County Engineers
receive a full set of publications and videos
with their new member kits.

Action Guides

• Organization - Organization and management methods for use in county public works departments; 1992.
• Personnel - Basic concepts in personnel management for a public works department. Chapters on organization, recruitment, training, performance reviews, etc.; 1992.
• Financial Management - Creating an effective financial management system. Chapters on the uses of cost information, accounting systems, budget management and special purpose financial management; 1992.
• Maintenance Management - Implementation of a maintenance management system. Topics include: work programs, budgeting, scheduling work, evaluating performance and more; 1992.
• Administration of Bridge Inspection - Legal liability and responsibilities for administering the inspection of bridges and other highway structures; 1990.
• Tort Liability - Current trends in law concerning tort liability, and ways to minimize the risk of liability suits; 1992.
• Road Programming - Six steps to efficient road management: inventory, classification, measuring improvement needs, financial planning, priority analysis, and program assembly; 1992.
• Road Surface Management - Improve your decisions regarding maintenance repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of road surfaces; 1992.
• Roadway Safety - To help county agencies with identifying and evaluating roadway safety hazards; 2000 (replaced Safety Improvements 1990).
• Stormwater Management and Drainage - Designed to assist local officials in the development of plans for proper roadway drainage; 2000 (replaced Drainage 1992 and Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Prevention 1990).
• Subsurface Soils Exploration - Information on planning and implementing a subsurface soil investigation; 1992.
• Bridge Rehabilitation on Local Roads - This guide addresses the elements of rehabilitation of local bridges and its importance to maintenance and operations personnel; 1995.
• Rural Transportation Planning - Detailed coverage of the elements of comprehensive, regional and transportation planning, plan development and legislative concerns for the county engineer; 1995.
• Purchasing Authority - Detailed coverage of the many purchasing requirements as well as guidelines for procurement of supplies, services and facilities; 1990.
• Impact of land Development on County & Local Transportation System Planning - The importance of the development process to transportation is detailed in this useful guide; 1995.
• Solid Waste Management - Current issues are covered in this guide including landfill operations, collection, flow control, recycling and Title D requirements; 1995.
• Public Awareness & Support - Working with the public and its many dimensions is covered in this guide to help the county engineer promote and sell his county's projects and programs; 1995.
• Traffic Operations - A condensed guide for maintenance and operations personnel to traffic engineering, traffic studies, signs, markings and signals, work zone safety and traffic control for schools and residential areas; 1995.

Training Guides

• Handbook on Training for Road Departments - A guide to general decisions and considerations for training a road a road department staff; 1990.
• Trainers Guide - Provides tips for effective planning, preparation, and performance during employee training; 1986.
• Blading Aggregate Surfaces - A guide for foremen, grader operators and multipurpose crews who maintain aggregate surfaced roads; 1990.
• How to Talk and Communicate at the Same Time - A booklet of tips to facilitate communication in the office as well as at the worksite; 1986.
• Improving Traffic Maintenance - A reference tool for foremen to improve quality and safety in traffic maintenance; 1986.
• Tips for Conserving the Environment and Energy - Offers tips to help protect and improve our environment; 1990.
• Bridge Maintenance on Local Roads - Details the planning and accomplishment of proper bridge maintenance; 1995.
  

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