Local and Regional Government Information
Local and Regional Government Information

Author: Mary Martin

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2005-02-28

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0313059063

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Local and regional government information is essential to government workers, corporate researchers, students, and many other citizens, but finding a city ordinance or a county report can be a daunting experience. This unique, timesaving, and easy-to-use reference guide offers strategies for locating local and regional government information, including what to look for, how and where to search, and what to expect. Leading users through the labyrinth of records and reports available from a wide variety of sources, this guide provides tips on how to use sources effectively and efficiently in real-world research. An accessible overview covers the different types of government documents, how local governments are organized, and how to contact government agencies and archives. The guide also describes the major general indexes and bibliographies covering local government information, including the Index to Current Urban Documents and the BRB Public Record Research System. Whether researching census records, looking up local laws and regulations, or determining eligibility for government assistance, this reference offers indispensable assistance.

Local Government Management
Local Government Management

Author: Douglas J. Watson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-15

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1134942710

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Some of the very best writings on issues involving local government can be found in journals published by the American Society for Public Administration or journals with which ASPA is associated. This volume includes thirty of the most outstanding articles that have been published over the past sixty years in these journals. Local Government Management is an ideal supplement for any course in local management and administration, whether the audience is students or practicing professionals.

The Role of Local Government in Economic Development
The Role of Local Government in Economic Development

Author: Jonathan Q. Morgan

Publisher: Unc School of Government

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 9781560116127

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This report discusses the findings from a mail survey of local government economic development activities that was sent to all 540 municipalities and 100 counties in North Carolina. An important part of the analysis examines whether cities and counties differ significantly in their economic development efforts and whether smaller jurisdictions employ different types of development strategies and tools than larger ones. The survey findings also highlight the barriers that local governments face in promoting economic development and identify important technical assistance needs and gaps in local capacity.

Principles for Local Government Legislation
Principles for Local Government Legislation

Author: Graham Sansom

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 184929089X

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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.

Municipal Government Reference Sources
Municipal Government Reference Sources

Author: American Library Association. Government Documents Round Table

Publisher: New York : Bowker

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13:

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Annotated bibliography of local government official publications and information sources (incl. Librarys) in the USA.