Becker County, Minnesota

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Becker County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. . As of 2000, the population was 30,000. Its county seat is Detroit Lakes[1]. A portion of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county.

Contents 1 Transparency of the county website 1.1 The good 1.2 The bad 2 See also: 3 External links 4 References

Transparency of the county website

The good

• They have their budget online.^[1]

• They have information on their local taxes.^[2]

• Information on elected officials, how to contact them (including e-mails). Also information is posted on meeting minutes, agendas and locations.^[3]

• You can find information on permits and zoning and download the forms.^[4]

The bad

• The checkbook register isn't placed online, nor are city credit card receipts. Also the budget goes back only 3 years.

• Audits are not posted on the site.

• There is no information on how to place a public records request.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government

See also:

• Evaluation of Minnesota county websites

External links

• Becker County website

References

1. ↑ Becker County Budget & Financial statements
2. ↑ Becker County Property tax, values and rates
3. ↑ Becker County Commissioners
4. ↑ Becker County Permits and Zoning

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