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ویرایش: نویسندگان: James C. Clinger (editor), Donna M. Handley (editor), Wendy L. Eaton (editor) سری: ISBN (شابک) : 1032263318, 9781032263311 ناشر: Routledge سال نشر: 2023 تعداد صفحات: 390 زبان: English فرمت فایل : EPUB (درصورت درخواست کاربر به PDF، EPUB یا AZW3 تبدیل می شود) حجم فایل: 2 Mb
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اداره دولت محلی در شهر کوچک آمریکا برخی از توجهات علمی دیررس را به اداره و اداره برنامه های عمومی در شهرهای کوچک و جوامع روستایی در ایالات متحده اختصاص می دهد.
Local Government Administration in Small Town America devotes some overdue scholarly attention to the governance and administration of public programs in small towns and rural communities in the United States.
Cover Endorsement Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Contributors Foreword Part I Government Structures 1 The Network of Interests, Institutions, and Individual Interactions in Small Town Governance Introduction Local Governmental Forms and Structures Different Forms of Government Defined Mayor-Council Form of Government Council-Manager Form of Government Commission Form of Government Town Meeting Form of Government Representative Town Meeting Form of Government Other Units of Local Government County Government Special Districts and Public Authorities Cooperatives Research On Form of Government Significance of Form of Government Changing Form of Government Changing Form of Government: Two Small City Examples Institutions, Interests, and Ideas The Network of Small Town Governance The “Rural” Lens References Case Study: Starting Out as a Professional Administrator in a Small Town 2 The Origin and Persistence of American County Boundaries: Courthouse Competition and the Road to Reapportionment The Puzzle of Stable County Boundaries American Beginnings: The Scramble to Establish State Control County Proliferation: Creatures of the State? Apportionment Problems Capping County Numbers County Dominance in the South County Seats and County Persistence in the Rural West Preserving Rural Counties References Part II Public Functions in Rural Government Systems Subsection: Economic and Community Development 3 Placemaking as an Economic Development Strategy for Rural Governments Introduction Rural Placemaking The Placemaking Process Assemble an Exploratory Team Review Existing Long-Range Plans Produce an Economic Assets Inventory Engage the Community in a Second Assets Inventory Factors That Support Placemaking for Rural Communities Telework Broadband Tax Considerations Conclusions References Subsection: Election Administration 4 The Mechanics of Democracy: The Critical Role of Local Governments in Supporting Election Operations The Local Election Office: Functions Before Election Day/Pre-Balloting Election Day/During Balloting After Election Day/Post-Balloting The Local Election Office: Institutional Structure The Local Election Office: Staff and Staff Development The Local Election Office: Budget Unique Challenges for Local Election Offices Legislative Policy Pressures Public Oversight Unique Intergovernmental Relationships Increasing Concerns About Capacity Enhancing Critical Local Capacity Notes References Subsection: Public Budgeting and Finance 5 Public Budgeting in Small Local Governments Public Budgeting Overview Perspectives On How the Budget Shapes the Decision-Making Process Operating Budget Vs Capital Budget Public Budgeting in Small Communities of Oregon Overview of the Selected Cities Budgeting Process and Tools Major Revenues and Expenditures in the General Fund Summary References 6 Using Financial Statements to Improve Fiscal Strength and Make Policy Decisions Defining Financial Condition Financial Context General Fund Water and Sewer Fund Cases The Village of Pinehurst Camden County Conclusion References 7 Small Town Revenues for Big Time Public Services Introduction Town Governance and Administration Compensatory Approach to Financial Management Revenue Diversification in Town Governments Using Social Capital for Collaborative Governance Notes References Case Study: Crowdfunding Local Government: Belmont’s Bicycle Sunday Program The Wisdom of the Crowd Civic Crowdfunding Opportunity Environment Crowdfunding in Action: Belmont’s Bicycle Sundays Implications and Conclusion Subsection: Healthcare, Parks and Recreation, and Wellness 8 Rural Communities and Access to Healthcare Introduction An Overview of the Terms and Structures of Public Health in the United States Federal-Level “Social Determinants of Health” Maternal Health and Maternal Mortality in the United States Interventions and Programs Certificates of Need Expanding Medicaid Midwifery Complicating Factors and Specialized Solutions Federal Programs Barriers and Limitations to Programs and Interventions Medical Mistrust Health Literacy Broader Access Issues in Rural America Conclusion References Case Study: Maternal Health and the Healthy Start Program Introduction Healthy Start Program Overview Healthy Start Program Strengths Healthy Start Program Limitations Recommended Reading Discussion and Exercise References 9 Rural Parks and Recreation: Understanding and Meeting the Needs Introduction Role of Local Park and Recreation Agencies Benefits of Parks Environmental Benefits Social Benefits Economic Benefits Measuring and Understanding Rural Park Needs Defining Rural Study Areas Engaging Rural Communities Land Rich, Amenities Poor Population Vulnerability Measuring Rural Park Access Meeting Rural Park Needs and Improving Rural Park Access Funding for Rural Parks Concluding Thoughts Notes References Subsection: Human Resources 10 Human Resources: Recruitment and Retention in Small Cities and Towns Introduction The Benefits of Being Local Recruitment Strategies Recruitment Through Cultivating the Next Generation Establishment of a Youth Council Developing Formal Internship Programs Retention Strategies Mentorship Across Town Succession Planning and Compensation Studies Compensation The Role of Higher Education Conclusion References Case Study: Volunteer Fire Departments in Small Town America Background The Challenge Determining the Value of Volunteerism The Problem Intergovernmental Assistance Concluding Thoughts What Do You Think? References Subsection: Infrastructure and Highway Services 11 Gateway Towns: Loving Our Rural Communities to Death Introduction With a Mini-Case Introduction Infrastructure Needs Tourism Revenue Federal Land Ownership A New Partnership Conclusion References Subsection: Nonprofits and Social Services 12 Nonprofit Organizations and Arts Education in a Rural Community What We Know So Far Intersection of Sectors Jane Addams and the History of Nonprofit Organizations Into Modern Rural Life Rural Arts Accessibility Specific Rural Context Burkesville Academy of Fine Arts City Support School District Library and Other Nonprofit Organizations Growth Obstacles and Opportunities Outsider Status Local Expectations Persistent Lack of Funding Conclusion References 13 Guthrie KY and Civic Engagement: How Small Groups of People Make a Difference Context Nonprofits: Who and Mission Lessons Moving Forward Acknowledgments References Subsection: Technology, Internet, and Broadband Availability 14 The Where of Small-Town Governance: Charting the Path From Technocracy to Democracy Introduction Overview of GIS in Governance GIS and Governance Paradigms GIS and Performance Management GIS and Public Service Values Barriers to Wider Adoption Conclusion: Democratizing the Technocracy—a Path Forward References 15 Broadband Availability and Adoption in Rural America Introduction Broadband Availability Broadband Adoption Conclusion Note References Subsection: Public Safety and Emergency Management 16 Public Safety in Rural and Small Town America The Nature of Public Safety in Rural Communities References Case Study: Personal Reflections On Small Town Policing Hiring Hardships Training Trials Officer Health and Safety Personal Reflections On Rural Policing 17 Challenges in Rural Emergency Management Introduction An Introduction to Emergency Management The Emergency Management Cycle Mitigation Preparedness Disaster Response Disaster Recovery The Complications of Rurality Rural Mitigation Rural Planning Rural Response Rural Recovery Conclusion References Part III Partnerships 18 Enhancing Rural Capacity and Public Service Values Through Intergovernmental and Intersectoral Collaboration Overview and History of Intergovernmental Relations Purposes and Politics of IGR IGR Impacts On Rural Cities and Towns Federal Support State Support and Resources Regional Support Other Rural Partners and Cooperative Networks Contemporary Challenges for Intergovernmental Cooperation Conclusions Case Study: Personal Diplomacy and the Importance of Local Mayor Networking How to Network Mayors Benefits of the Network References 19 Solution Or Trouble?: Privatization and Rural Governments Some Definitional Issues A Privatization Primer Contracting “On the Ground”: The Case of Cape Charles, Virginia Cape Charles Town Harbor The Cape Charles Water and Wastewater Facilities Discussion Conclusion References 20 The Role of Federalism in the Attainment of Collaborative Sustainability Outcomes in Small Communities City Size and Implications for Interlocal Collaboration Labor Market Financial Capital Maximizing Economies of Scale Contested Federalism and Interlocal Collaborations Among Small Communities The Administrative Costs of State Constraints Over Local Autonomy The Agency Costs of Federal and State Involvement in Local-Level Policy Actions Data, Measures, and Estimation Dependent Variable Estimation Approach Administrative Cost Measures Agency Cost Measures Controls Results and Discussion Administrative Cost Effects Agency Cost Effects Summary and Conclusion References Case Study: One Food Basket at a Time: Addressing Food Insecurity Introduction Outline of Initiatives Policies Pertaining to Food Insecurity Case Study Student Reflection Acknowledgment References 21 Interlocal Economic Development Collaboration in Rural America: A Case of West Texas Factors of Interlocal Economic Development Collaboration in Rural Regions Interlocal Competition Opportunities and Challenges Budgetary Capacity Form of Government Network Characteristics Research Design Dependent Variable Economic Development Factors Political Institution Network Characteristics Control Variables Methods Results Discussion and Conclusion Acknowledgment References Conclusion Index