The Structure of Local Governments Throughout the World A Comparative Introduction

1. The purpose The purpose of this study is to gain an insight into and make an introductory comparison of the structure of local government in many countries throughout the world. More specifically the aim is to define and describe in a comparative fashion the various organs of local government and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Humes, Samuel
Other Authors: Martin, Eileen M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1959, 1959
Edition:1st ed. 1959
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Local Government and its Structure
  • 2. The Units of Local Government
  • 3. The Relations With the Central Government
  • 4. The Process of Local Elections
  • 5. The Council
  • 6. The Committees of Council
  • 7. The Board
  • 8. The Chief Executive
  • 9. The Staff
  • 10. The Geographical Groups
  • 11. Toward Responsible Local Representative Government
  • Samenvatting
  • Selected bibliography