1. Background

Staff and Structure: This service is supervised by the County Commissioners and administered by their staff.

Service: Each year this service provides the public, officials, lawyers, companies, etc. with an up-to-date directory of the names, titles, and contact information for County, town, and city officials and agencies in the Berkshire County region. In 1999 the County printed 1,500 booklets. Likewise, the County also makes available up-to-date County maps that are created by the Surveying Department.

2. Actual Service Usage

All towns, cities, and other public entities are provided with numerous copies of this booklet at no charge. Numerous booklets are purchased by private entities and individuals for $1.00 per booklet.

3. Service Costs and Funding

In 1999 the County paid $2,312.00 to print 1,500 copies of this booklet. Unspecified costs were incurred for mailing to towns, cities, and public entities. The Commissioners’ staff spends approximately 210 hours per year performing the tasks necessary to update, create, and distribute the information booklet. In 1999 the County has received approximately $125.00 from the sale of this booklet.

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