Benchmarking is a tool designed to help local governments improve services and potentially decrease costs. While benchmarking is an important and useful tool for most local governments, tough fiscal times in Michigan necessitate new and innovative ways to satisfy constituent needs under the strain of fewer resources.

The purpose of the Michigan Local Government Benchmarking Consortium (MLGBC) is to bring together cities, townships, villages and counties from all over the state and produce meaningful and relevant performance measures for the purpose of benchmarking. Performance measures will cover a variety of services provided by local governments. Initial areas of measurement may include law enforcement, fire protection and prevention, emergency dispatch, parks and recreation, information technology, fleet management and maintenance, and road repair and maintenance. As the project progresses the measured service areas will multiply and diversify to meet the needs of Consortium members.

More information about the consortium's purpose and strategies:
Strategic Plan
MLGBC Charter

To participate in the MLGBC please complete and return the registration form below:
Member Registration Form

Please contact the Project Director, Nicole Bradshaw, for any additional questions.