Intergovernmental Relations: An Analysis to Test the Effectiveness of the Position of an Intergovernmental Relations Officer at the Local Level

Abstract

This paper examines whether an intergovernmental relations officer is an effective position for local government based on surveys administered to chief administrators in 33 mid-sized Ontario municipalities. The findings reveal that having the position in local government is advantageous and effective for a municipality because it can generate greater opportunities with regards to revenue sourcing from the provincial and federal government