Home rule powers are essential parts of the American governing
process, but they vary widely from state to state. This
authoritative reference work examines the powers and functions of
municipalities and counties that operate under home rule within
each state. For example, the ability of a local municipality to
raise taxes, annex land, or impose regulations is determined by
their home rule powers from the states.
This volume provides a reliable reference work for researchers
and students -- a single source that readers can trust for current
and accurate information about:
-- The actions that local governments can -- and cannot --
pursue
-- States where power is centralized at the capital and where it is
not
-- How home rule varies within each state by governmental
function
-- Trends in important issues such as taxes, land annexation, and
citizen access.
Home Rule in America was directed by Dale Krane of the
department of public administration, University of Nebraska, Omaha;
Platon N. Rigos, department of government and international
affairs, University of South Florida; and Melvin Hill, the Vinson
Institute of Government, University of Georgia.
The editors organized the book in three parts: an overview of
American home rule, including its history; a state-by-state
description of home rule authority; and a comparative appendix that
allows readers a quick reference source of powers by state.
A scholar or governmental expert was selected in each state to
prepare the state descriptions. Each chapter follows the same
outline of content that allows easy comparison between states.
In an era of power and responsibilities devolving from the
national government to states andlocalities, the use of home rule
powers has become increasingly important to the health of American
government and federalism. Researchers and interested citizens will
benefit from this new comprehensive reference.
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