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FROM THE ACTING DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
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CITY OF LAUREL
Every decade since 1790, the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted a constitutionally mandated
census to determine the number of people living within the United States and our territories.
These data are used by our Nation's leaders to help make vital decisions on behalf of all
residents, including reapportionment and redistricting. Census data also affect how more than
$300 billion in federal funds are distributed to tribal, state, and local governments each year.
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One of the primary goals of the 2010 Census is to increase the national mail back response
rate. This not only reduces the overall cost of the census, but it also increases the accuracy of
these data as well. Tribal, state, and local governments, as well as community and business
organizations can help us achieve this goal by bringing local knowledge and expertise to the
process.
The Complete Count Committee is a major vehicle for planning and implementing local,
targeted efforts that will uniquely address the special characteristics of your community. The
role of the Complete Count Committee will be to plan and implement local outreach efforts to
publicize the importance of the 2010 Census. The work of this Committee will be innovative,
exciting, and rewarding.
The 2010 Census Complete Count Committee Guide provides guidelines for the active
involvement of government officials, community leaders, and businesses in promoting the
2010 Census to residents in your area. The guide suggests a structure for organizing a local
campaign, provides examples of activities that may be implemented, and gives a timetable for
these activities. If you have any questions about the guide or how to get started forming your
own Complete Count Committee, please refer to the back of this Guide for your local Census
Bureau Regional Office or visit <www.census.gov/2010Census>.
Your participation in the 2010 Census programs is voluntary. However, many government
officials and community leaders understand that their participation is vital to help ensure an
accurate and complete count of their community.
The Census Bureau is strongly committed to the most accurate and efficient census in 2010.
With your help, we will ensure every resident is counted once-only once-and in the right
place. We look forward to partnering with you to obtain an accurate count for your community.
Sincerely,
Thomas L. Mesenbourg
USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions
The Complete Count
Committee Guide is
available for review
in the Clerk's Office.
www-census.gov