Managing in Local Government

Managing in Local Government provides a comprehensive guide to the tasks of the local government manager. Starting with a concise introduction to recent developments and trends in public management and local government institutions and services, the core of the book focuses on the key managerial functions and relationships in a local authority context. It is an ideal primer for all practicing and aspiring managers, above all for professionals moving into service management at a senior level for the first time. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Public Management: Fashion or Fixture?....Pages 1-23 Local Government: Developments and Trends....Pages 24-47 Managing Services....Pages 48-67 Managing People....Pages 68-84 Managing Finance....Pages 85-106 Managing Competitively....Pages 107-127 Managing Performance....Pages 128-153 Users and Consumers....Pages 154-173 Managing Members or Members Managing?....Pages 174-193 The Future Management of Local Government....Pages 194-202 Back Matter....Pages 203-221 This is a guide to the tasks of the local government manager. Starting with a concise introduction to recent developments in public management and local government institutions and services, the core of this book focuses on managerial functions and relations in a local authority context. Richard Kerley. Includes Bibliographcial References (p. 203-217) And Index.