| Managing America's Cities: A Handbook for Local Government Productivity Contributor(s): Kemp, Roger L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786431512 ISBN-13: 9780786431519 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: This work describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. Much of the focus is on the increasing need for planning in city government to ensure that productivity goals are met. It thoroughly examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. It then looks at such municipal departments as legal, finance, fire, human services, library, police and public works, demonstrating proven techniques and structures in each that improve service. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - State - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
| Dewey: 352.160 |
| LCCN: 9724235 |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.21" W x 9.03" (1.41 lbs) 470 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This work describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. Much of the focus is on the increasing need for planning in city government to ensure that productivity goals are met. It thoroughly examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. It then looks at such municipal departments as legal, finance, fire, human services, library, police and public works, demonstrating proven techniques and structures in each that improve service. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |