Collaboration across boundaries for small local governments

“In many places, community leaders and government service departments have built relationships with other governmental agencies to solve small-town infrastructure needs” (Collins, 2006; Greenblatt, 2006; Rhodes, 1996).  When these small communities collaborate, the issues that matter include continuing to supply quality public services and citizen satisfaction.   

– How can local governments collaborate and continue to provide quality public services? 

–  How can they continue to satisfy their constituents?

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