Austin, Texas

From Sunshine Review

Austin is the capital city of Texas. It is located in Travis County.

City websites Budget [1] Meetings [2] Elected Officials [3] Administrative Officials [4] Permits, zoning Audits [5] Contracts [6] Lobbying [7] Public records [8] Local taxes [9]

Contents 1 Evaluating the Website 1.1 The Good 1.2 The Bad 2 External links 3 References

Evaluating the Website

The Good

• The website for Austin, Tx has the names and contact information of all city council members listed.

• The current budget is published.

• City council meeting minutes, Agendas, and schedules^[10] are published.

• The website has a procedure for requesting public records.

• Names, contact information and responsibilities of the ethics review board members are published.

• Campaign Finance Reports are published.^[11]

• Lobbyist information is published.
• Zoning information^[12] and building permits available.^[13]

The Bad

A list of current bids is not published. The names of administrative officials for the department contact information is not provided.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government

External links

• Austin, Tx

References

1. ↑ Budget
2. ↑ minutes
3. ↑ City Council
4. ↑ Directory
5. ↑ Audit reports
6. ↑ Bid requirements
7. ↑ Lobbyist Information
8. ↑ Public Records
9. ↑ Tax Rate
10. ↑ Agendas and Schedule
11. ↑ Campaign Finance Reports
12. ↑ Zoning
13. ↑ Permits

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