Forms of local government : a handbook on city, county, and regional options

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. booknews government Officials And Associations As Well As Professors Of Political Science And Public Administration Overview The Theories And Realities Of Diverse Models Of Local Governments Authorized By Us States. The 45 Reprinted Essays (1977-1998) Are Organized By An Introductory Section And The Themes Of: Cities; Counties; Regions; City, County, Regional Studies And Trends; And The Future. Topics Treated Include: The Council-manager Form Of City Government, The Evolution Of Regional Planning, Urban Growth, And Hope For Suburbanitis. Sources Include , , And . Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com) Provides a comprehensive overview of the various forms of government below the state level now in use in the United States of America. This book sorts through the traditional commission, mayor-council, strong mayor, and council-manager models for counties, cities, townships and school districts