The burden of addressing the problems of urban society fall increasingly on cities as the federal government cuts back domestic spending. This book examines the roles of mayors, councils, and administrators in governing and managing their cities. Positing that the internal dynamics of city governments are largely shaped by their structures, the author shows how council-manager governmental structures often foster more cooperation than do mayor-council structures. Svara provides contrasting models of interaction among officials in the two forms and shows how conflict and cooperation affect the...
The burden of addressing the problems of urban society fall increasingly on cities as the federal government cuts back domestic spending. This book ex...
Although the relationship between elected officials and appointed executives has often been viewed as a struggle between master and servant with disagreements as to which individuals occupy which roles Poul Erik Mouritzen s and James Svara s comparison of city governments in fourteen countries reveals more interdependence and shared influence than conflict over control.
Mouritzen and Svara bring local government to the forefront, emphasizing the sophisticated level of city management in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,...
Although the relationship between elected officials and appointed executives has often been viewed as a struggle between master and servant with di...
Two forms of local government are prevalent in American cities. The style of leadership found in mayor-council cities draws attention to the mayor and frequently involves power struggles as mayors attempt to assert control over city councils and city staff. However, the leadership of the mayor in council-manager cities can be less visible and easily overlooked. The Facilitative Leader in City Hall: Reexamining the Scope and Contributions boldly suggests a collaborative model for leadership that identifies what is unique in the council-manager setting. Mayors acting as...
Two forms of local government are prevalent in American cities. The style of leadership found in mayor-council cities draws attention to the mayor ...
Justice for All is the first book that provides a comprehensive examination of social equity in American public administration. The breadth of coverage--theory, context, history, implications in policy studies, applications to practice, and an action agernda--cannot be found anywhere else.
Justice for All is the first book that provides a comprehensive examination of social equity in American public administration. The breadth of coverag...
This Concise Text Is A Reader Friendly Primer To The Fundamentals Of Administrative Responsibility And Ethics. Your Students Will Come Away With A Clear Understanding Of Why Ethics Are Important To Administrators In Governmental And Non-Profit Organizations, And How These Administrators Can Relate Their Own Personal Values To The Norms Of The Public Sector. Since The Publication Of The First Edition Of The Ethics Primer, There Has Been Significant Change In The Climate Of Public Affairs That Impacts The Discussion Of Ethics For Those Who Serve The Public In Governmental And Nonprofit...
This Concise Text Is A Reader Friendly Primer To The Fundamentals Of Administrative Responsibility And Ethics. Your Students Will Come Away With A Cle...
