Managing Local Government
eBook - ePub

Managing Local Government

An Essential Guide for Municipal and County Managers

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Managing Local Government

An Essential Guide for Municipal and County Managers

About this book

Managing Local Government: An Essential GuideĀ for Municipal and County Managers, 2nd Edition,Ā covers the basics of the local government management curriculum with a regional approach that examines the local governmental structural forms, administrative functions, and financial considerations inherent to the metropolitan environment. To prepare the next generation of local leaders, authors Kimberly Nelson and Carl Stenberg incorporate real-life scenarios, case studies, and class discussion questions to help students understand contemporary issues.

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Information

Publisher
CQ Press
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781071916575
Edition
2
eBook ISBN
9781071916605

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Publisher Note
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Brief Contents
  8. Detailed Contents
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. About the Authors
  12. 1 Leading Local Governments in a Dynamic World of Complexity and Ambiguity
  13. 2 U.S. Local Governments in Historical Context
  14. 3 Types, Functions, and Authority of U.S. Local Governments
  15. 4 Working Across Boundaries
  16. 5 Roles and Relationships
  17. 6 Accountability and Ethics in Local Government
  18. 7 Enhancing Council–Manager Effectiveness
  19. 8 Engaging the Public
  20. 9 Local Government Service Delivery
  21. 10 Administering the Local Government Organization
  22. 11 Emerging Issues and Management Challenges Facing Local Governments
  23. ICMA Code of Ethics with Guidelines
  24. References
  25. Index

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