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Once your account is approved you will be able to submit an application by inserting into text fields or by uploading documents. Simple but detailed instructions will be provided on the Application page [1].
In the meanwhile, you may wish to prepare the required sections:
• Descriptive title
• Description of problem that led to the innovation (20 lines max)
• Description of the innovation, including results and benefits, savings realized, distinguishing one-time and ongoing savings (30 lines max)
• Assessment of potential use in other municipalities (10 lines max)
• Approximate cost of the innovation and fiscal impact (5 lines max) distinguishing one-time costs and ongoing costs; identify source of funding
• Administrative and political feasibility--mobilizing support and overcoming potential resistance (20 lines max)
• Genesis of the idea; names and titles of person primarily responsible (inside or outside the municipal government; 5 lines max)
• Signature of chief administrative officer: "I certify that to the best of my knowledge the statements and calculations in this proposal are correct." Signature, Printed Name, and Title.
• Official preparing proposal and/or persons knowledgeable about it: "I am willing to help present this innovation to a professional meeting". Signature, Name, Title, Address, and Phone.
• Public affairs officer (contact person for media information): Name, Title, Address, and Phone.