Isbn: 9781331435082 - the city manager (classic reprint): a new profession: a new profession (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history and evolution of city manager government, a system where a professional manager is appointed to oversee the day-to-day operations of a city. The model emerged in response to the ineffectiveness and corruption of the old order, which relied on elected officials with little experience in municipal administration. The book details how the city manager plan developed from its roots in early 20th-century experiments to its widespread adoption today. It explores the key elements of the system, including the powers and duties of the city manager, the role of the city council, and the mechanisms for citizen participation. The author argues that the city manager model has proven to be a successful and efficient way to govern cities, providing greater accountability, transparency, and expertise in local government. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…