Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-281) and index.
1. Introduction: The Governmental Process in Cities; 2. Patterns of Conflict and Cooperation in Mayor-Council and Council-Manager Governments; 3. The Significance of Structure; 4. Mayors: Driving Force Versus Guiding Force; 5. Councils: Counterweight Versus Senior Partner; 6. Administrators: Servants, Knaves, or Responsible Professionals?; 7. Conclusion: Improving the Quality of Urban Governance and Management; Appendix; Notes; References; Index.
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This work examines the roles of mayors, council members and administrators in the American urban governmental process and seeks to identify ways to improve the performance of these key figures.
Official leadership in the city.
Local government-- United States.
Municipal government-- United States.
Administration municipale-- États-Unis.
Local government.
Municipal government.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Affairs & Administration.