The Effective Local Government Manager by Cayer, N. Joseph, Newell, Charldean, Cox III, Raymond W. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Contributors Copyright Page Contents Professional Resources Figures and Tables Foreword Preface Chapter:1 The profession of local government manager: evolution and leadership styles / Raymond W. Cox III

The profession of local government management New leadership styles On being an ethical leader The effective professional Looking ahead Recap

Chapter:2 Achieving effective community leadership / James H. Svara

Appropriateness of community leadership by local government managers Community-leadership aspects of local government management Changes in the political context of community leadership Sizing up one’s own community-leadership style Understanding community dynamics Identifying the actors in community politics Behavioral components of effective community leadership Recap

Chapter:3 Enhancing the governing body’s effectiveness / Craig M. Wheeland

The governing body’s role The professional manager’s responsibilities toward the governing body Strengthen policy-making capabilities Maintain a good work environment Build conﬁdence Understand the governing body’s incentives Understand and resolve conﬂict Recap

Chapter:4 Promoting the community’s future / Martin Vanacour

The expanding role of the manager The changing scene in local government The planning function and community strategic planning Economic development The intersection of growth management, smart growth, and economic development Community-building with citizens Developing a positive legacy for the community Recap

Organization design The human resource management function Budgeting and managing ﬁnancial resources Managing information technology resources Recap

Agenda setting and policy formulation Implementation Evaluation Recap

Chapter:7 Relating to other organizations / Michael McGuire

The transformation of local government The external environment Vertical relations Horizontal relations Managing external relations Recap

Chapter:8 Leading a manager’s life / William H. Hansell

A manager’s motivation A manager’s career The work and life of a manager Career suitability Recap

Appendix A ICMA code of ethics with guidelines Appendix B Practices for effective local government management Appendix C Declaration of ideals Appendix D: Promoting Professional Local Government Management Appendix E: Perspectives on Professional Local Government Administration for Mexico Appendix F: Local Government Management: It’s the Career for You! Appendix G: Professional Local Government Management Annotated bibliography About the authors Sources of quotations Illustration credits Index Backcover