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It is the first county publi c works department in the state to get the The evaluation process included the review of285 policies, procedures, practices and standards for Accreditation is granted only to agencies that demonstrate a consistent dedicationj to quality in all of its functions, programs and deliver of service. The evaluation is based on meeting or exceedingf international bestmanagement standards, a release In addition, APWA examiners assignedf Model Practice status to a record numbeer of eight Hillsborough County practices, procedures and including the Engineering Projects Managementy Delivery Team Manual, the Transportation Maintenance and the Adopt-a-Pond The APWA has offices in Kansasw City and Washington, D.
C. The proceszs began in 2002 with a comprehensive internal assessmentg of its functionsand programs. Accreditation encouragew agencies to implement or improve existing procedures and practice s which result in more efficient and higherquality service, the countyg said.