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Author : Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Oregon Blue Book written by Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Betty J. Hudson
Publisher : University of Georgia, Carl Vinson Institute of Government
ISBN 13 : 9780898542202
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Handbook for Georgia Mayors and Councilmembers written by Betty J. Hudson and published by University of Georgia, Carl Vinson Institute of Government. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kathleen Sears
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440598460
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)
Download or read book American Government 101 written by Kathleen Sears and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need to know about elections, politics, and government! Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of government into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn. From the backstory of the Constitution to the institution of the Electoral College, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts to help you learn about how the government of the United States actually works. So whether you want to learn about how policies and laws are created, or just want to become a better-informed voter, American Government 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
Author : Dale Krane
Publisher : CQ Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)
Download or read book Home Rule in America written by Dale Krane and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home rule powers are essential parts of the American governing process, but they vary widely from state to state. This authoritative reference work examines the powers and functions of municipalities and counties that operate under home rule within each state. For example, the ability of a local municipality to raise taxes, annex land, or impose regulations is determined by their home rule powers from the states. This volume provides a reliable reference work for researchers and students - a single source that readers can trust for information about: The actions that local governments can - and cannot - pursue States where power is centralized at the capital and where it is not How home rule varies within each state by governmental function Trends in important issues such as taxes, land annexation, and citizen access. The editors organized the book in three parts: an overview of American home rule, including its history; a state-by-state description of home rule authority; and a comparative appendix that allows readers a quick reference source of powers by state. A scholar or governmental expert was selected in each state to prepare the state descriptions. Each chapter follows the same outline of content that allows easy comparison between states. In an era of power and responsibilities devolving from the national government to states and localities, the use of home rule powers has become increasingly important to the health of American government and federalism. Researchers and interested citizens will benefit from this comprehensive reference. Home Rule in America was directed by Dale Krane of the department of public administration, University of Nebraska, Omaha; Platon N. Rigos, department of government and international affairs, University of South Florida; and Melvin Hill, the Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia.
Author : Jill Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781926843476
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (434 download)
Download or read book Tucker Goes to City Hall written by Jill Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J.B. Carr
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317474473
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)
Download or read book City-County Consolidation and Its Alternatives: Reshaping the Local Government Landscape written by J.B. Carr and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: City-country consolidation builds upon the Progressive tradition of favoring structural reform of local governments. This volume looks at some important issues confronting contemporary efforts to consolidate governments and develops a theoretical approach to understanding both the motivations for pursuing consolidation and the way the rules guiding the process shape the outcome. Individual chapters consider the push for city-county consolidation and the current context in which such decisions are debated, along with several alternatives to city-county consolidation. The transaction costs of city-county consolidation are compared against the costs of municipal annexation, inter-local agreements, and the use of special district governments to achieve the desired consolidation of services. The final chapters compare competing perspectives for and against consolidation and put together some of the pieces of an explanatory theory of local government consolidation.
Author : Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119564816
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Strong Towns written by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.
Author : Frank P. Zeidler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book A Liberal in City Government written by Frank P. Zeidler and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revealing memoir, Frank Zeidler reflects on his victories and losses during his tenure as mayor of Milwaukee from 1948 to 1960. Although the era was marked by Cold War tensions and McCarthyism, Frank Zeidler held fast to his Socialist ideals and was re-elected mayor each time he campaigned. He was the last Socialist mayor of a major American city. During his three terms as mayor, Frank Zeidler played a pivotal role in Milwaukee?s growth, more than doubling the land area of the city while fighting the forces of suburban sprawl. At the same time, he succeeded in advancing the tradition of honest and efficient government established by Milwaukee Socialists in the first half of the century. In writing of his past service, Frank Zeidler explores issues that are still relevant today. Can vital services and resources be shared fairly among vastly different communities? Can governments find new ways to put aside conflicts and achieve genuine cooperation? Can third party candidates position themselves to win public office, and if so, can they provide effective leadership without the support of a powerful party machine? Can government be kept free of graft and corruption? Can the public interest be served if government hears only the voices of powerful special interest groups while ignoring the needs of individuals who are too weak to have a voice?Historian John Gurda writes, "'A Liberal in City Government' is the political testament of a singular figure in modern American history. As Milwaukee?s mayor for twelve years and its leading citizen-statesman ever since, Frank Zeidler earned broad respect for his integrity, his vision, and unwavering commitment to his Socialist ideals. This book, written from the intersection of principles and politics, sheds light on a formative period in our nation?s urban history - the years just after World War II - but it is even more compelling as the record of a man who never stopped trying to lift the society around him to higher levels of justice and compassion."
Author : Gerald A. Fisher
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000379736
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Local Government Law written by Gerald A. Fisher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-23 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local Government Law provides a unique resource with concise, easy-to-understand explanations of important legal issues faced by local public officials, community boards, and city councils. From the moment officials take office, they face decisions related to basic principles found in state and federal law. The same is true for those in the private sector aiming to work successfully with local governments. This practical guidebook will empower public and private representatives with a functional grasp of legal principles, with chapters explaining what a local government is, the requirement to follow due process, local land use controls, the basics of the Freedom of Information Act, and many other important subjects that regularly arise. As a practical guidebook on local government law, this book provides a basic and empowering understanding for officials and private actors in the local government arena.
Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359541828
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (595 download)
Download or read book Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-24 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.
Author : Maude Violet Clarke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Medieval City State written by Maude Violet Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
Publisher : Washington : Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Look to the North written by United States. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and published by Washington : Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. This book was released on 1974 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bruce Katz
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
ISBN 13 : 0815731655
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)
Download or read book The New Localism written by Bruce Katz and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Localism provides a roadmap for change that starts in the communities where most people live and work. In their new book, The New Localism, urban experts Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak reveal where the real power to create change lies and how it can be used to address our most serious social, economic, and environmental challenges. Power is shifting in the world: downward from national governments and states to cities and metropolitan communities; horizontally from the public sector to networks of public, private and civic actors; and globally along circuits of capital, trade, and innovation. This new locus of power—this new localism—is emerging by necessity to solve the grand challenges characteristic of modern societies: economic competitiveness, social inclusion and opportunity; a renewed public life; the challenge of diversity; and the imperative of environmental sustainability. Where rising populism on the right and the left exploits the grievances of those left behind in the global economy, new localism has developed as a mechanism to address them head on. New localism is not a replacement for the vital roles federal governments play; it is the ideal complement to an effective federal government, and, currently, an urgently needed remedy for national dysfunction. In The New Localism, Katz and Nowak tell the stories of the cities that are on the vanguard of problem solving. Pittsburgh is catalyzing inclusive growth by inventing and deploying new industries and technologies. Indianapolis is governing its city and metropolis through a network of public, private and civic leaders. Copenhagen is using publicly owned assets like their waterfront to spur large scale redevelopment and finance infrastructure from land sales. Out of these stories emerge new norms of growth, governance, and finance and a path toward a more prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive society. Katz and Nowak imagine a world in which urban institutions finance the future through smart investments in innovation, infrastructure and children and urban intermediaries take solutions created in one city and adapt and tailor them to other cities with speed and precision. As Katz and Nowak show us in The New Localism, “Power now belongs to the problem solvers.”
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Illinois Municipal Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Texas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)
Download or read book Government Code written by Texas and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christopher Walker
Publisher : Urban Institute Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Community Development in the 1990s written by Christopher Walker and published by Urban Institute Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard C. Schragger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190246669
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)
Download or read book City Power written by Richard C. Schragger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reigning theories of urban power suggest that in a world dominated by footloose transnational capital, cities have little capacity to effect social change. In City Power, Richard Schragger challenges this conventional wisdom, arguing that cities can and should pursue aims other than making themselves attractive to global capital. Using the municipal living wage movement as an example, Schragger explains why cities are well-positioned to address issues like income equality and how our institutions can be designed to allow them to do so.
