Government Collaboration and Efficiency Initiatives

Active:

• Reduce government costs through shared purchasing – NEOSO

Planned Initiatives for 2007:

• Investigate regional tax sharing and non-compete agreements among municipalities to be led by Northeast Ohio Mayors and Managers Association

Potential Initiatives Beyond 2007:

• Develop and implement joint operating agreements and performance standards that increase the speed and share the cost of doing business across the region
• Create and promote standards to be achieved to receive “Entrepreneurial Communities” designation*
• Develop and implement effective land use policies