Managing America's Cities (Paperback)

Roger L. Kemp

ISBN 10: 0786431512 / ISBN 13: 9780786431519

Editore: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC, 2007

Paperback. 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. Describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. This work examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780786431519

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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.

Informazioni sugli autori: Roger L. Kemp, Ph.D., ICMA-CM, has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years and holds International City/County Management Association credentials. He has taught at the University of California, Rutgers University, University of New Haven, University of Connecticut and Golden Gate University.

Roger L. Kemp, Ph.D., ICMA-CM, has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years. He is presently Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University and a Fellow of The Academy of Political Science.

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Titolo: Managing America's Cities (Paperback)
Casa editrice: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new