Managing Municipal Government ((4 Credits))

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This study provides a descriptive analysis of how public administrators manage municipal government. Using examples from the United States, it explores six dimensions of public administration: legal aspects of public management, human resources management, budgeting and public finance, the political dimensions of intergovernmental relations, and ethical considerations. As well as theory, students integrate such practical issues as economic development, housing, culture and recreation, public safety, transportation and waste disposal.