Code Neophyte
Silver Member
I'm looking for any and all feedback. The City Manager has proposed that we consider contracting out our inspection services to a large national company. Her concept is to introduce the concept gradually and attrition out current inspectors as they move on or retire (although we have a few that are mid-career and would otherwise plan to stay as much as 20 more years). Our department additionally handles code enforcement and rental inspections.
Though the idea of reducing the number of civil servants is appealing to the administration, what are the real repercussions of making such a landshift structural change? How much control does the jurisdiction retain over the contract employees (how does the private company mesh with the political machine)? What efficiencies are gained? Is the cost savings realized? My initial thought is that this hybrid approach would not function well.
Please give me any thoughts you may have!
Though the idea of reducing the number of civil servants is appealing to the administration, what are the real repercussions of making such a landshift structural change? How much control does the jurisdiction retain over the contract employees (how does the private company mesh with the political machine)? What efficiencies are gained? Is the cost savings realized? My initial thought is that this hybrid approach would not function well.
Please give me any thoughts you may have!