Introducing PTI

A National, Member-Supported Non-Profit Institute

As the only technology organization created by and for cities and counties, PTI works with a core network of leading local government officials – the PTI membership – to identify opportunities for technology research, share best practices, offer consultancies and pilot demonstrations, promote technology development initiatives and develop educational programming.

Officials from PTI member governments participate in Councils and Forums that address specific technology areas. Through partnerships with industry, federal agencies and other governmental organizations, PTI shares the results of its activities and the expertise of its members with the broader audience of the more than 30,000 U.S. cities and counties.

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What We Do

PTI offers a variety of technology products and services to assist local governments in addressing their technology needs.

Through research, focus groups, online discussions, publications, conferences, pilots and demonstrations, and other information sharing vehicles, PTI’s local government and industry members work together to develop and apply technology to the challenges facing communities of all sizes.

To see for yourself why hundreds of local government professionals support the Institute, visit Benefits of Membership.

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History

Established in 1971 by the major national associations representing state and local governments, PTI is the advocate and resource for early adopters and thought leaders who have a passion for the furtherance and wise deployment of technology in governance.

Today, PTI continues to enjoy a close relationship with the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties and International City/County Management Association.

The nine-member PTI Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from the three national associations, the PTI membership and private industry.

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Core Values & Guiding Principles

PTI’s core values guided the organization through its formative years and remain valid today. They inform decisionmaking and action at every level throughout the organization. Success will be measured by the extent to which PTI embraces and includes these core values in outcomes.

The following is a summary of PTI’s core values and guiding principles:

• The human spirit is a dominant force over technology.
• Technology is broadly defined and extends beyond electronic hardware and software to the human interaction and manipulation of the technology.
• Democratic local governments are strengthened by the use of technology which can support efforts to achieve excellence in governance and management.
• Risk-taking through collective action is important.
• A long-term view of public technology planning and solutions is essential.
• The capacity of the organization is defined by the work and interests of its members supported by staff and its strength is derived from alliances and partnerships.
• Organizational sponsors, their leaders and the public are best served by a recognizable and strong brand for public technology.

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