Forms of Local Government: A Handbook on City, County and Regional Options

Book Overview

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the various forms of government below the state level now in use in the United States of America. It sorts through the traditional commission, mayor-council, strong mayor, and council-manager models for counties, cities, townships and school districts. The book also treats those entities that transcend the traditional boundaries of cities and counties, including the evolving residential community...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786431008
• ISBN13: 9780786431007
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher