Managing local government: public administration in practice (1st edition.)

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.