Council manager Government

Herausgegeben:Miller, Frederic P.; Vandome, Agnes F.; McBrewster, John

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Produktbeschreibung

The council manager government form of government is one of the two predominant forms of municipal government in the United States; the other most common form of local government is the mayor council government)form. The system is also used for municipal government in Canada and in the Republic of Ireland, both for city councils and county councils. Under the council manager form of government, the elected governing body (e.g., city council, city commission, board of selectmen, or other body of at least three individuals) is responsible for establishing policy, passing local ordinances, voting appropriations, and developing an overall vision for a city, town, or county. Under such a government, the mayor, if one is present, performs primarily ceremonial duties, and is often drawn from and the presiding officer of the governing body. The elected officials then appoint a professional city manager or administrator to oversee the daily operations of the government and implement the policies they establish. This individual serves the governing body, often with an employment agreement or contract that specifies his or her duties and responsibilities. Ideally, the manager is apolitical.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alphascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786130601652
• ISBN-10: 6130601654
• Artikelnr.: 28193510