Harford County, Maryland

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Harford County is one of 24 counties in Maryland.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

• Budget available.^[1]
• Building permits^[2] and zoning regulations posted.^[3]
• Council members are listed with contact information.^[4]
• Meeting schedule is posted^[5], along with minutes^[6] and agendas.^[7]
• Some local tax information is provided in FAQ.^[8]
• Information on contract bids available, but not contracts themselves.^[9]
• Administrative officials listed under departments.^[10]

[edit] The bad

• County audits are not online.
• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.

[edit] External links

• Official Harford County Website
• Harford County Office of Tourism
• Harford County on the Maryland Manual On-line
• The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc.
• Harford County Chamber of Commerce

[edit] References

1. ↑ Budget
2. ↑ Permits
3. ↑ Zoning
4. ↑ Council
5. ↑ Schedule
6. ↑ Minutes
7. ↑ Agendas
8. ↑ Treasurer FAQ
9. ↑ Bids
10. ↑ Departments

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