Publisher's Synopsis
With local government finance, functions and structure under review, this work examines the different options open to local authorities facing change. It covers various aspects of the debate including the responsibilities and accountabilities of local government; its role and functions; the different structural models which can be adopted; and the roles of councillors, officers and mayors. Also discussed are the challenges to the traditional pattern of local administration, lessons from abroad, structure choices available and alternative rationales for local government.;The authors offer a set of principles to guide the choices which will have to be made as local government seeks to respond to the new roles and environment it faces.
