Managing Local Government

This book provides a descriptive analysis of how public administrators manage municipal government. Using examples from the United States, it explores six dimensions of public administration: legal aspects of public management; human resources management; budgeting and public finance; the political dimension; intergovernmental relations and ethical considerations. As well as theory, the authors address such practical issues as economic development, housing, culture and recreation, public safety, transportation and waste disposal.

PART ONE: OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTPublic Administration at the Local Level - David C Perry and Lawrence F Keller Definition, Theory, and ContextThe Structures of Government - Lawrence F Keller and David C PerryPART TWO: OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AT THE LOCAL LEVELLaw and the City - Lawrence F Keller and Alan C WeinsteinManagement of Human Resources in Local Government - Jack P DeSario, Kennth L Ender, James D Slack, and Charles A WashingtonPublic Finance and Budgeting - Michael W Spicer and Richard D BinghamDecision Making and Conflict Management Processes in Local Government - Sandra KaufmanIntergovernmental Relations - Paul R DommelEthics in Local Government Administration - Brian M MurphyPART THREE: OVERVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT:The Management of Public Housing - Mittie Olion ChandlerThe Management of Economic Development - William M Bowen, Herbert J Rubin and Edward W HillThe Management of Neighborhood Development - Keith P Rasey, W Dennis Keating, Norman Krumholz and Philip D Star Community Development CorporationsThe Management of Public Safety - Raymond J RoseThe Management of Cultural and Recreational Services - Terri Lynn Cornwell and Nike F SpeltzManagement of the Transportation System - David A KuemmelDevelopment and Redevelopment of Infrastructure - Claire L Felbinger and Robert R WhiteheadManagement of Solid-Wastes Disposal - Claire L Felbinger and Robert R Whitehead