Forms of Local Government - A Handbook on City, County and Regional Options (Paperback)

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the various forms of government below the state level now in use in the United States of America. It sorts through the traditional commission, mayor-council, strong mayor, and council-manager models for counties, cities, townships and school districts. The book also treats those entities that transcend the traditional boundaries of cities and counties, including the evolving residential community associations and regional government structures. Further examination is given to sub-metropolitan districts such as municipalities and boroughs. A clear basis for assessing the productivity and effectiveness of the various forms of government is provided by 38 contributors in 45 essays, considering such issues as revenue, privatization, strategic planning, suburbanization, city-county consolidation, and other urban and rural topics. The proper roles for elected and appointed officials in all models are explored.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	August 2007
Editors:	Roger L. Kemp
Dimensions:	254 x 176 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	398
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-3100-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration
LSN:	0-7864-3100-8
Barcode:	9780786431007

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