Managing Local Government Public Administration in Practice

This book provides a descriptive analysis of how public administrators manage municipal government. Using examples from the United States, it explores six dimensions of public administration: legal aspects of public management; human resources management; budgeting and public finance; the political dimension; intergovernmental relations and ethical considerations. As well as theory, the authors address such practical issues as economic development, housing, culture and recreation, public safety, transportation and waste disposal.Bingham, Richard D. is the author of 'Managing Local Government Public Administration in Practice' with ISBN 9780803939394 and ISBN 0803939396.