News from PPMRN - July 2009
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PPMRN: Save 50% on a New Subscription to Public Performance
& Management Review
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performance management at a special discount price. Visit www.mesharpe.com/ppmr/PPMR_orderform.htm to
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Edited by Marc
Holzer, Public Performance & Management
Review is a scholarly journal that addresses a broad range of factors
influencing the performance of public and nonprofit organizations and
agencies.
The
journal's objectives are to facilitate the development of innovative
techniques and encourage a wider application of those already established;
stimulate research and critical thinking about the relationship between public
and private management theories; present integrated analyses of theories,
concepts, strategies and techniques dealing with productivity, measurement and
related questions of performance improvement; and provide a forum for
practitioner-academic exchange. Continuing themes include managing for
productivity, measuring and evaluating performance, improving budget strategies,
managing human resources, building partnerships, and applying new technologies.
Regular features in PPMR include
feature topics, articles, web-based learning, case studies, book reviews, and review
notes.
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Contact Us
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Please send comments, suggestions, story ideas, information about upcoming conferences and workshops, etc. to ppmrn@andromeda.rutgers.edu.
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AGA Survey on Use of Performance Measures
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The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) is conducting a study on state and local governments' use of performance measures to evaluate and improve the delivery of government services. The study is intended to ascertain how extensively governments are using performance measures to improve service delivery, what are the components of the process, and how the components should be applied. The survey asks a series of questions to determine whether and how your government uses performance measures. All responses are anonymous. The survey is not
lengthy and should take no more than 30 minutes to complete.
We would like to ask all members of PPMRN to consider participating in
this survey. The more data that is collected from municipalities of
different size, type, and region of the country, the better our
understanding will be of performance measurement across the country.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BIqKBwHa9iZNAj7uBzekMQ_3d_3d |
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Position Announcement: The Puget Sound Partnership
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The Puget Sound Partnership is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Performance Manager. This position reports to the Deputy Director and will be the overall lead for performance management and accountability for the Partnership and responsible for overseeing and implementing the Partnership's Action Agenda Performance Management system.
Position: Performance Manager, full time
Salary: $6,000 - $7,500 per month, DOQ and benefits
Location: Olympia, Washington
Posting Date: June 30, 2009
Closing Date: August 7, 2009
The Puget Sound Partnership was established as a state agency by the 2007 Legislature and the
Governor to develop and implement an aggressive action agenda for restoring the health of Puget
Sound by 2020. The Partnership is a new and dynamic organization charged with taking a
collaborative and accountable approach to accomplishing its mission.
For a complete overview of the position and its goals please visit http://www.ppmrn.net/resources/articles/5233.
Application Process:
Send a letter of interest describing relevant qualifications, a detailed résumé and salary history, three
professional references with current phone numbers, and an example of your written communication skills.
Please send the information to:
Jennifer Eberle, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
Puget Sound Partnership
P.O. Box 40900
Olympia, WA 98504-0900.
Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. August 7, 2009. This is a receipt deadline, not a
postmark deadline. Electronic applications are encouraged. Applications will be screened and only
those candidates who most closely meet the desirable education, skills, knowledge, and abilities will
be interviewed. E-mail to jennifer.eberle@psp.wa.gov. If you need additional information please call
(360) 725-5444 or 800-54-SOUND.
The Puget Sound Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of disability
needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an
alternative format may call (800) 833-6388.
For information, including deadlines and costs for listing
performance measurement and management vacancies in the PPMRN
Newsletter please contact Ginger Swiston at gswiston@andromeda.rutgers.edu.
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Next Issue - King County, Washington
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We will continue the story of Performance Measurement in King County, Washington in the next issue. To read the first installment visit http://www.ppmrn.net/resources/articles/5002.
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