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CITY OF ATLANTA
OFFICE of the MAYOR
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
IVAN ALLEN, JR
MAYOR February 21, 1966
R. EARL LANDERS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MRS. ANN M. MOSES
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
President and Members of the
Atlanta Board of Aldermen, and
Department Heads of the
City of Atlanta
Survey Report of the Public Administration Service
Gentlemen:
In his Annual Message to the Board of Aldermen on January 6, 1947, Mayor
Emeritus William B. Hartsfield outlined many changes needed to improve the
functioning of Atlanta's city government. That was nineteen years ago, and
while Atlanta has grown and prospered far beyond our greatest dreams, its
city government has experienced little basic change. In fact, the basic
concept of its governmental structure has undergone far less alteration
than many would imagine since the present City Charter was adopted in 1874.
With the assistance of federal funds to help finance a comprehensive study
of our total governmental operation, we embarked on such a course in 1963.
The Survey Report by the Public Administration Service, contracted for in
May, 1965, and enclosed herewith, is the first of several studies covering
our past, present and future needs, Also enclosed is the Community Improve-
ment Program Staff Report.
This Report details our deficiencies and prescribes changes to correct these,
I concur with these findings in principhke and substance. A copy of this Report
is being forwarded to each member of the Board of Aldermen and to each
Department Head. Iam asking that each person give studied consideration to
the complete Report and to the effect that its implementation would have on his
particular area of operations,
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While the deficiencies cited therein did not come about over night, but are in
fact a ninety-two year accumulatian, I believe that time is running out and
that we must move expeditiously to implement many of these recommendations,
I propose that a Governmental Study Commission be created to develop a time-
table of action, and I seek your thoughts on the composition of this Commission,
which should consist of adequate representation from the Board of Aldermen and
from the citizens of Atlanta,
I will greatly appreciate your response,
erely yours,
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Ivan Allen, Jr,
Mayor
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Enclosure
OFFICE of the MAYOR
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
IVAN ALLEN, JR
MAYOR February 21, 1966
R. EARL LANDERS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MRS. ANN M. MOSES
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
President and Members of the
Atlanta Board of Aldermen, and
Department Heads of the
City of Atlanta
Survey Report of the Public Administration Service
Gentlemen:
In his Annual Message to the Board of Aldermen on January 6, 1947, Mayor
Emeritus William B. Hartsfield outlined many changes needed to improve the
functioning of Atlanta's city government. That was nineteen years ago, and
while Atlanta has grown and prospered far beyond our greatest dreams, its
city government has experienced little basic change. In fact, the basic
concept of its governmental structure has undergone far less alteration
than many would imagine since the present City Charter was adopted in 1874.
With the assistance of federal funds to help finance a comprehensive study
of our total governmental operation, we embarked on such a course in 1963.
The Survey Report by the Public Administration Service, contracted for in
May, 1965, and enclosed herewith, is the first of several studies covering
our past, present and future needs, Also enclosed is the Community Improve-
ment Program Staff Report.
This Report details our deficiencies and prescribes changes to correct these,
I concur with these findings in principhke and substance. A copy of this Report
is being forwarded to each member of the Board of Aldermen and to each
Department Head. Iam asking that each person give studied consideration to
the complete Report and to the effect that its implementation would have on his
particular area of operations,
« Page Two e
While the deficiencies cited therein did not come about over night, but are in
fact a ninety-two year accumulatian, I believe that time is running out and
that we must move expeditiously to implement many of these recommendations,
I propose that a Governmental Study Commission be created to develop a time-
table of action, and I seek your thoughts on the composition of this Commission,
which should consist of adequate representation from the Board of Aldermen and
from the citizens of Atlanta,
I will greatly appreciate your response,
erely yours,
/
é
L1
Ivan Allen, Jr,
Mayor
co
os
IAJr:lp
Enclosure
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