MRSC Research Briefs
This publication is published periodically by MRSC and addresses issues of current interest to cities, towns, and counties in Washington State.
Regulating Gambling in Washington Cities, October 2005.
Hiring Employees, by Paul Sullivan, MRSC Legal Consultant, January 2003.
Latecomer Agreements, by John Carpita, MRSC Public Works Consultant, November 2002.
Job Rights and Military Leave for Reservists and Members of the National Guard, by Paul Sullivan, MRSC Legal Consultant, November 2001.
Employee Terminations, by Paul Sullivan, MRSC Legal Consultant, November 2001.
Elections, Salaries, and Oaths, Oh My!, by Paul Sullivan, MRSC Legal Consultant, June 2001.
Strategies for Reconnecting Citizens and Government, by Sue Enger, MRSC Planning Consultant, June 2001.
Utility Termination, by Bob Meinig, MRSC Legal Consultant, April 2001.
Veterans' "Preference" or "Scoring Criteria" Status in Civil Service, by Bob Meinig, MRSC Legal Consultant, May 2000.
The Implicit Price Deflator for Personal Consumption Expenditures - Referendum 47's Measure of Inflation, by Tom Sutberry, MRSC Public Finance Consultant, February 1998.
SEPA Rule Changes, by Bob Meinig, MRSC Legal Consultant, March 1998.
The Year 2000 Computer Problem: Issues for Small Jurisdictions, by Fred Ward, MRSC Manager of Library & Information Services, April 1998.
Internet and E-Mail Policies, by Carol Tobin, MRSC Planning Consultant, May 1998.
Public Hearings - When and How to Hold Them, by Bob Meinig, MRSC Legal Consultant, August 1998.
1998 Bid Law Changes - New Bid Law Flow Charts, by John Carpita, MRSC Public Works Consultant, September 1998.
Use of Hearing Examiners by Cities and Counties in Washington, by Bob Meinig, MRSC Legal Consultant, May 1999.