This 2006 report from the National League of Cities and the Alliance for Regional Stewardship provides advice, guidelines and case studies for shared service options at the local, state and regional level. For every option provided, there is a concrete, real-world example of a municipality or county successfully implementing a similar program or initiative, as well as relevant contact information. The report lists (in detail) 9 "easier" options for local government collaboration and 8 "harder" options, as well as their applicability on a local, state and regional scale.

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