Agencies data dictionary
To see which options are available for select fields, consult the submission form.
Required properties for submission
submitter_contact, submitted_name, homepage_url, jurisdiction_type, agency_type, + geographic info dependent on the jurisdiction_type.
Identification & web presence
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | If a |
submitted_name | string | What does the agency call itself? |
agency_type | string | Options include |
multi_agency | boolean | True for utility agencies, used to geolocate data sources which cover multiple agencies. For example, a source about the "Allegheny County Aggregated" multi-agencies contains records about all agencies in Allegheny County. |
defunct_year | integer | If present, denotes an agency which has defunct but may still have relevant records. |
homepage_url | string | A URL for the homepage of this agency. |
no_web_presence | boolean | True when an agency does not have a dedicated website. |
Geographic
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
jurisdiction_type | string | What is the highest level of jurisdiction for the agency? Can be an option like |
state_iso | string | 2-character ISO code. Does not apply to federal agencies. |
county_fips | string (not an integer because of leading 0s) | Unique 5-digit code to identify counties. Does not apply to state or federal agencies. |
county_name | string | Official County name. Does not apply to state or federal agencies. |
municipality | string | Official municipality name. Does not apply to county, state, or federal agencies. |
zip_code | string (not an integer because of leading 0s) | Postal code for the agency's headquarters. |
lat | float | Geographic latitude for the agency's headquarters. |
lng | float | Geographic longitude for the agency's headquarters. |
Meta & utility
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
airtable_uid | string | The Airtable-generated UID of this particular data source |
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