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Show affects the process of developing new water conservation programs by focusing on a program's ability to be progressive and effective in Salt Lake City. A program does not make it through this process without being considered in light of these factors. The final influence on agency process is the place of SLCDPU within the Salt Lake City government. Duer describes the SLCDPU as the force behind bringing water conservation ideas to the city government. Additionally, SLCDPU's position as a department of the city government allows it to work closely with government officials. This position allows it to be insulated from the political, according to Duer. The SLCDPU's central role in development of political attitudes toward water conservation as well as its politically insulated position within government affects the process of developing water conservation programs by reducing the need for the agency to deal with differing views from the city government and public that surrounds the agency. SLCDPU presents the options for water conservation programs to government based on the historical precedent and other considerations of Duer and SLCDPU staff. According to Duer, because the agency actively drives policy concerning water conservation, and SLCDPU is recognized for knowledge in water conservation issues, these programs are accepted by government. This allows the SLCDPU to focus their process on developing programs that focus on reducing water consumption within Salt Lake City and within the context of the city. Jordan Valley Water Conservation District's process to develop water conservation programs is influenced by other factors that affect the length of the |