need as soon as possible

As a reminder, you will need to submit a brief “Organizational Overview & Assessment Proposal” to me via Blackboard by Monday, September 21. I'm not looking for a big write up here (no grade assigned), just a simple paragraph outlining the agency that you've selected and a few sentences about why you selected that particular municipality. Please note that I've given you an extra week on both the proposal and paper. Proposal is due by 6 PM next Monday 9/21 and the actual assignment will be due by 6 PM on Monday 10/5. Please refer to the syllabus for specifics on paper formatting etc.

Paper #1 -- 

As we’ve discussed in class, every municipality is distinctly different. For this long-format written assignment, I am giving you the opportunity to complete an organizational overview and assessment. Please choose a City in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange, or San Diego County. Using material that you have digested from the text and other readings provide me with a thoughtful and in-depth overview of the organization. Make sure you are weaving in course concepts and ideas throughout. You will need to submit a brief “Organizational Overview & Assessment Proposal” to me via Blackboard by Wednesday, September 14. Your paper will need to be uploaded to Blackboard by Wednesday, September 28 at 6 PM.

Your paper should be 7-10 pages and include at a minimum:

• Describe the community including size, demographics, geographical location, business community, unique aspects etc.;
• Describe the origination’s structure including functional departments, leadership team, and any relevant contractual service relationships;
• Briefly discuss the organization’s finances, annual goals, objectives and outcomes;
• Using media sources and City resources, describe at least three relevant issues that the City has faced in the past year;
• Discuss how City leaders worked to resolve (or not resolve) each issue;
• Conclude with your assessment on how effectively the City dealt with each issue