The Theory And Practice Of Local Government Reform
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| Author | : Brian Dollery |
| Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2008-01-01 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9781781956687 |
'Structural reform has been one of the most important, and yet one of the most neglected, aspects of modern local government. This book represents the first attempt, since the early seventies, at providing a comprehensive account of both the theory and practice of structural reform in local government in developed countries. Using recent policy experience from seven different countries, the authors present seminal theoretical perspectives on structural reforms in local governance and the policy implications deriving from them. Written by well-known scholars of local government from around the world, this volume is a "must-read" for all academics, practitioners, students and policymakers.' - Giorgio Brosio, University of Turin, Italy
| Author | : David Neden King |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024-01-30 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9781032222578 |
First published in 1992, Local Government Economics in Theory and Practice is a series of chapters examining the theoretical basis for different systems of local government finance and how these systems work out in practice.
| Author | : Brian Dollery |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9781862879850 |
Perspectives on Australian Local Government Reform draws upon the insights and expertise of an extraordinary group of contributors, drawn from practitioners with extensive and exceptional hands-on experience in local government, as well as scholars of Australian local government.
| Author | : Dr Ian Tiley |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 259 |
| Release | : 2012-12-11 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1479738972 |
Recent Australian local government structural reform has manifested as council amalgamations and predominantly as imposed merger processes. This book examines council amalgamations across Australia over the past two decades and uncovers the case of council amalgamation in the NSW Clarence Valley Council (CVC) since 2004. The case of forced amalgamation of four general-purpose and two county councils could have been a recipe for chaos; instead this book describes the gains and the challenges. Writing from deep seated knowledge of local government this book details the net positive economic outcomes and financial benefits against measurable indicators and describes the impacts on local democracy. Based on detailed research, this long term local government ‘insider’ perspective will be of value to all those interested in driving change through local government reform.
| Author | : René Geissler |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 2021-04-20 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 3030674665 |
This book is based upon a comparative public administration research project, initiated by the Hertie School of Governance (Germany) and the Bertelsmann Foundation (Germany) and supported by a network of researchers from many EU countries. It analyzes both the regimes and the practices of local fiscal regulation in 21 European countries. The book brings together key findings of this research project. The regulatory discussion is not limited to the prominent issue of fiscal rules but focuses on every component of regulation. Beyond this, the book covers affiliated topics such as the impact of regulation for local governments, evolution of regulation, administrative costs and crisis prevention. The various book chapters throughout provide a broad picture of local public finance regulation in theory and in practice, using different theoretical and national lenses for the analysis. Furthermore, the authors investigate the effects of budgetary constraints and higher-level regulatory efforts on local governments and on democracy and public services in every European country. This book fills a gap with respect to the lack of discussion on local government finance from an international, comparative perspective and, in particular, the regulation of local public finance. With its mix of authors, this book will be useful for practitioners as well as for scholars and for theory-driven research.
| Author | : Santiago Lago-Peñas |
| Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2013-07-01 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1782544305 |
In the efficient delivery of local public services, size matters. Many countries around the world have vertical government structures that are perceived as inefficient because of their high levels of jurisdictional fragmentation. This timely volume examines the different strategies used to address local government fragmentation and their observed results and consequences. Expert contributors in economics and political science offer a comprehensive breakdown of the issue of local jurisdiction fragmentation and provide recommendations for successful policy reform. Topics discussed include economies of scale, the costs and benefits of voluntary and forced amalgamation programs, the correlation between government size and corruption, privatization, and inter-municipal cooperation. A combination of theory and empirical evidence provides depth and makes this book an invaluable addition to the literature. Economists, public administrators and political scientists will find much of interest in this innovative volume, as will professors, students and international institutions with an interest in local government structure and reform.
| Author | : Carlos Nunes Silva |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2016-10-04 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3319439790 |
This book discusses innovative responses and reforms developed in critical areas of urban governance in European countries. It examines the impact of European Union’s policies on the urban agenda and on local governance, and the impact of the transition to democracy in Central and in Southern Europe on local self-government systems. The book is divided into three parts: i) Crisis, Reform and Innovation in Local Government; ii) EU Policies, the Urban Agenda and Local Governance; and iii) Citizen Participation in Local Government. Providing an extensive and updated overview of key challenges in the governance of cities in Europe, the book will be of interest to students and researchers in the broader field of urban studies, and for policy-makers, especially those engaged in urban governance in European countries. /div
| Author | : Richard Kerley |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 526 |
| Release | : 2018-09-13 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1315306255 |
The Routledge Handbook of International Local Government conducts a rigorous, innovative and distinctive analysis of local government within a comparative, international context. Examining the subject matter with unrivalled breadth and depth, this handbook shows how different cultures and countries develop different institutions, structures and processes over time, yet that all have some features in common – the most obvious of which is the recognition that some decisions are better made, some services better delivered, and some engagement with the state better organised if there is structured organisational expression of the importance of the local dimension of all these factors . Thematically organised, it includes contributions from international experts with reference to the wider context in terms of geographies, local government modes, recent developments and possible further lines of research. It has a wide academic appeal internationally and will steer a course between the two dimensions of mono-jurisdictional studies and ‘cataloguing’ forms of comparison. The Routledge Handbook of International Local Government will be essential reading and an authoritative reference for scholars, students, researchers and practitioners involved in, and actively concerned about, research on local government.
| Author | : Bligh Grant |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 2017-03-06 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 9811038678 |
This book offers a general introduction to and analysis of the history, theory and public policy of Australian local government systems. Conceived in an international comparative context and primarily from within the discipline of political studies, it also incorporates elements of economics and public administration. Existing research tends to conceptualise Australian local government as an element of public policy grounded in an 'administrative science' approach. A feature of this approach is that generally normative considerations form only a latent element of the discussions, which is invariably anchored in debates about institutional design rather than the normative defensibility of local government. The book addresses this point by providing an account of the terrain of theoretical debate alongside salient themes in public policy.
| Author | : Graham Sansom |
| Publisher | : Commonwealth Secretariat |
| Total Pages | : 94 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 184929089X |
This study is designed to help local government practitioners in Pacific island countries review and strengthen their existing legislative and regulatory frameworks. It identifies best practice, examines case studies of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa, and presents ten key principles for effective legislation.
