Town of Canton (population 10995)
Name of service/government operation: Code Enforcement
Form of sharing: Jointly supported by Town & Village and administered by Town
Services affected: Codes, zoning and compliance
Year started: ~1985
Partners: Village & Town of Canton
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Pool resources to attract quality professionals
What planning process preceded the sharing? Before my time
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Shared service agreement
Challenges: New Board members who do not understand the work load and responsibilities of code officers
Impact on budget: split 50-50
Impact on labor: Employees must be familiar with two code books
Key contact: David Button (supervisor@cantonnewyork.us)