Southern Iowa Council of Governments

WELCOME TO

SICOG ON-THE-WEB!
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dear Vistior:

I am pleased to welcome you to the Southern Iowa Council of Governments, Inc., web site. Inside, you'll find valuable information about how the organization is managed, projects undertaken, projects completed, awards and accomplishment. including a discussion of the agency's grantmanship, technical assistance, and planning actiitives.

SICOG is viewed in different ways by the public agencies and economic development groups with whom the organization most directly interacts. A variety of descriptive labels may be apply to this association of governments, now entering its thirtieth year. It can be said that SICOG is a component of the regional development system; it is a shared technical resource pool for local governments; and it is a forum for multi-jurisdictional planning and problem solving. SICOG’s staff members provide grantsmanship, technical assistance and planning assistance to local governments. Additionally, your staff provides data, maps and land information for all kinds of purposes, loans for job creation and for first time homebuyers, emergency repairs for homeowners, rehabilitation of housing and help during natural disasters. What is SICOG anyway?

It is important to emphasize that SICOG, is whatever our member governments want it to be. The democratic process by its members defines and limits the work of the organization to those activities that hold the greatest promise for enhancement of the quality of life of the region. SICOG does not impose taxes, nor does it enact law. Its work program is a reflection of the collective determination of the regional community we serve. SICOG’s focus has been on economic development, planning, program development, analysis, and service delivery.

The members of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments have reason to be confident in the agency’s good stewardship of the human and financial resources available to it. SICOG has earned a reputation for high-quality performance and the effective pursuit and utilization of external funding to address targeted needs within the agency and the region. The financial statements for fiscal year 2002 were prepared by staff and audited by an independent accounting firm, which concluded that SICOG’s operations were conducted and accounted for in an appropriate manner.

The Southern Iowa Council of Governments is proud to have served as a catalyst for cooperation, efficiency, economic advancement and well-being. Citizens and local governments, alike, have been well served.
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Remember that SICOG's success is based on you the members, and if there is ever anything that can be done, please do not hesitate to contact SICOG, the board members or the staff.

Sincerely,
Mark Olive
Chairperson
Southern Iowa Council of Governments




			WELCOME TO SICOG ON-THE-WEB! LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Vistior: I am pleased to welcome you to the Southern Iowa Council of Governments, Inc., web site. Inside, you'll find valuable information about how the organization is managed, projects undertaken, projects completed, awards and accomplishment. including a discussion of the agency's grantmanship, technical assistance, and planning actiitives. SICOG is viewed in different ways by the public agencies and economic development groups with whom the organization most directly interacts. A variety of descriptive labels may be apply to this association of governments, now entering its thirtieth year. It can be said that SICOG is a component of the regional development system; it is a shared technical resource pool for local governments; and it is a forum for multi-jurisdictional planning and problem solving. SICOG’s staff members provide grantsmanship, technical assistance and planning assistance to local governments. Additionally, your staff provides data, maps and land information for all kinds of purposes, loans for job creation and for first time homebuyers, emergency repairs for homeowners, rehabilitation of housing and help during natural disasters. What is SICOG anyway? It is important to emphasize that SICOG, is whatever our member governments want it to be. The democratic process by its members defines and limits the work of the organization to those activities that hold the greatest promise for enhancement of the quality of life of the region. SICOG does not impose taxes, nor does it enact law. Its work program is a reflection of the collective determination of the regional community we serve. SICOG’s focus has been on economic development, planning, program development, analysis, and service delivery. The members of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments have reason to be confident in the agency’s good stewardship of the human and financial resources available to it. SICOG has earned a reputation for high-quality performance and the effective pursuit and utilization of external funding to address targeted needs within the agency and the region. The financial statements for fiscal year 2002 were prepared by staff and audited by an independent accounting firm, which concluded that SICOG’s operations were conducted and accounted for in an appropriate manner. The Southern Iowa Council of Governments is proud to have served as a catalyst for cooperation, efficiency, economic advancement and well-being. Citizens and local governments, alike, have been well served. . Remember that SICOG's success is based on you the members, and if there is ever anything that can be done, please do not hesitate to contact SICOG, the board members or the staff. Sincerely, Mark Olive Chairperson Southern Iowa Council of Governments