We are prepared to handle all reasonable information requests that can be answered with limited effort. Most requests are clearly defined. This makes it easy for other jurisdictions to see quickly what information is being sought and to decide if they can help.

Simply give us a call and let us help define the issue.

99% of all inquiries come from Virginia local governments. On occasion, we receive a request for assistance from a state agency or private citizen.

While help may come from any number of sources, most of the input comes from the larger local governments around the state. These localities have the most extensive staffs and levels of expertise, and are willing to share that capacity with their fellow government officials. However, depending on the question and topic, Virginia's smaller towns and counties also provide valuable assistance to other municipal governments.

The Institute has gathered information on a broad range of topics, including personnel evaluations systems, telecommunications tower siting policies, audit service requests-for-proposals (RFPs), citizen surveys, year 2000 data processing compliance, and wastewater treatment plant sludge land application.

Simply send us your name, the locality you represent, and your email address and we will add it to our broadcast address list. We encourage all local governments to join the broadcast system.