Managing Local Government: An Essential Guide for Municipal and County Managers

Synopsis

Managing Local Governments In A Dynamic World -- U.s. Local Governments In Historical Context -- Types, Functions, And Authority Of U.s. Local Governments -- Working Across Boundaries -- The Career Of The Local Government Manager -- Roles And Relationships -- Enhancing Council-manager Effectiveness -- Citizen Engagement -- Service Delivery Strategies And Innovation -- The Manager's Toolbox -- Emerging Issues And Management Challenges Facing Local Governments. Kimberly L. Nelson, Carl W. Stenberg, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.