Professional Local Government Management

Catalog description

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Advanced instruction in local government management; emphasis on the role and responsibilities of appointed local government administrators in rural and urban communities; examination of challenges associated with jurisdictional overlap; discussion on the relationship between appointed and elected officials; topics include professional ethics, strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, project management, public safety, public engagement, and the variety of services provided by local government. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or approval of department head.