Consultant Selection

APA PAS #443. Selecting and Retaining a Planning Consultant,
February, 1993.

SUMMARY

Are you thinking of hiring a planning consultant?  If yes, this
is the guide for you.  There are several steps you and your agency
should take before hiring a consultant.  For instance, deciding
why hiring a consultant could be beneficial, finding the "right"
consultant, developing a consultant selection process, wading
through any legal or insurance issues, and managing the project. 
You may even want to set up a standards by which to rate your
consultant once he/she is chosen.  PAS Report #443 will guide you
through the process and offer helpful hints along the way.

A copy of the report is available for review at the NH Office of State
Planning, 2 1/2 Beacon Street, Concord, NH during regular business
hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

You may obtain this report from:

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