Table of Contents

March/April 2009
Volume 21, Number 2

Features
Building Capacity
Defining the role of local government in the 21st Century

A Break in the Levy
Property tax revenue has kept localities solvent in many a recession but it won’t happen this time

Tough Job
Constables face a variety of circumstances when evicting delinquents from their homes

The Price of Online Convenience
Elected officials should decide best investments when it comes to online transparency

Strip Search Under Seizure
Class-action lawsuits challenge blanket safety policies in jails

Taking an Active Role in Employee Health
Participation incentives are key to a new county wellness initiative

Departments
Staff Report
Texas History
Clipboard
TAC Associates
Calendar
Implications
County Information Project
One Last Look