A Guidebook for City and County Managers

A Guidebook for City and County Managers
Author: James M. Bourey
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2022-01-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000547523

Whether you are a student preparing for a career in public administration, a mid-career professional manager or a seasoned veteran, A Guidebook for City and County Managers provides policy guidance and advice to local governmental challenges and issues. Assuming a knowledge of the basics of public management, James M. Bourey provides real-world recommendations for issues managers are facing this decade and beyond. Relying on experience from his long career in local government in chief executive positions in city, county and regional council management in locations throughout the United States, Bourey outlines the best approaches to the most critical issues for local governments. The book is comprehensive in its breadth of subject matter yet targeted in the recommendations that focus on the most critical issues. Social equity, environmental protection and global warming, good fiscal management, adequate public infrastructure and active citizen engagement are important themes throughout. Merely being an administrative caretaker is not sufficient; managers must have the knowledge of ways to improve their communities and take the initiative to enhance the quality of life of its residents. Making a difference is both the reason for the job and its reward. This book helps provide a roadmap for the journey.

Managing Local Government

Managing Local Government
Author: Kimberly L. Nelson
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-08-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1506323367

Managing Local Government: An Essential Guide for Municipal and County Managers offers a practical introduction to the changing structure, forms, and functions of local governments. Taking a metropolitan management perspective, authors Kimberly Nelson and Carl W. Stenberg explain U.S. local government within historical context and provide strategies for effective local government management and problem solving. Real-life scenarios and contemporary issues illustrate the organization and networks of local governments; the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of city and county managers; and the dynamics of the intergovernmental system. Case studies and discussion questions in each chapter encourage critical analysis of the challenges of collaborative governance. Unlike other books on the market, this text’s combined approach of theory and practice encourages students to enter municipal and county management careers and equips them with tools to be successful from day one.

Managing America's Cities

Managing America's Cities
Author: Roger L. Kemp
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786458216

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.

Human Resource Management in Local Government

Human Resource Management in Local Government
Author: Siegrun Fox Freyss
Publisher: International City/County Management Association(ICMA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Local government
ISBN: 9780873261869

This completely updated and revised edition tackles today's complex human resource issues, and provides best practices and insight on addressing long-term workforce needs, recruiting and maintaining a high-performance team, and creating an environment where excellence thrives.

Management Policies in Local Government Finance

Management Policies in Local Government Finance
Author: John R. Bartle
Publisher: International City/County Management Association(ICMA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Local finance
ISBN: 9780873267656

At a time when the slow pace of economic recovery and continuing reductions in state and federal assistance underscore our need for strong leadership in financial management, this volume offers a deeper understanding of financial theory and practice for its own sake.

A Budgeting Guide for Local Government

A Budgeting Guide for Local Government
Author: Robert L. Bland
Publisher: International City/County Management Association(ICMA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Local budgets
ISBN: 9780873267670

4th edition of the premier text on local government budgeting, revenues, and financig.

Strategic GIS Planning and Management in Local Government

Strategic GIS Planning and Management in Local Government
Author: David A. Holdstock
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2016-10-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 131535683X

This "how-to" book on planning and managing GIS within local government describes and details the key components of a successful enterprise, sustainable and enduring GIS. It describes the strategic planning process an organization must undertake prior to GIS implementation. The heart of the book is the formula for success that offers a systematic methodology for examining and benchmarking a GIS initiative and the practical and repeatable strategy for success. There are many obstacles to successful GIS implementation, and unfortunately, the local government landscape is riddled with false starts, poorly planned implementations, and glorified mapping systems. This book documents the reason for failure and possible remedies to overcome the challenges to implementation. It discusses pathways to change, ways of improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and lays out the organizational approaches, management processes, and leadership actions that are required for GIS to become an indispensable part of an organization. This book is about aiming high, so you can consistently hit your mark by formulating goals and objectives that will tremendously influence the success of a GIS initiative. It details the factors crucial for building an enterprise GIS vision statement that includes governance, data and databases, procedures and workflow, GIS software, GIS training and education, and infrastructure, and how to develop performance measures related to the stated objectives of an organization. The book combines theory with real-world experience to offer guidance on the process of managing GIS implementation. Through key components, this book introduces a new way to think about GIS technology.?

The Municipal Financial Crisis

The Municipal Financial Crisis
Author: Mark Moses
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2022-01-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030878368

City governments are going bankrupt. Even the ones that aren’t are often stuck in financial chaos. It is easy to blame pensions, poor leadership, or a bad economy. But the problems go much deeper. With decades of experience in local government, author Mark Moses showcases the inside world of the city decision-making process that has spawned these crises. It becomes clear: City governments are maxing out their budgets because they are trying to maximize services. This book, likely the most ambitious attempt by someone who has worked in government to radically examine the delivery of municipal services since 'Reinventing Government' was published more than 25 years ago, explores why city governments pursue an open-ended mission and why bailouts and trendy budgeting processes will be, at best, only temporary solutions. Of interest to current and future city council members, regional and state government officials, those covering city government, financial analysts, city management, and individuals and organizations interested in influencing city policy, this book argues that cities won’t thrive until city hall is disrupted.

Local Government Law

Local Government Law
Author: Gerald A. Fisher
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2021-05-23
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000379736

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.