Durham County authorities are urging citizens to take an online survey for the county's strategic planning.

They've even extended the deadline from Monday until Aug. 22.

The survey consists of 18 questions regarding priorities, taxes, satisfaction with county government as it is currently and ways to improve.

Durham County has undertaken its first stratgic planning process, and the Board of Commissioners are scheduled to adopt a strategic plan in February. The plan for planning includes town-hall style public forums in November and internal analysis of the county's strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.

Survey forms are at http://bit.ly/qshpkV, along with information on the strategic planning itself.