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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"They risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here are their most dramatic true stories, in their own unforgettable words. These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people. These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives, even at the risk of their own. These patrol officers and K9 handlers,...
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Series
Pub. Date
©2010, ©2000.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the purpose and function of local governments, explores the three branches of government at the city and county level, and presents the relationships between city and suburban governments and between various governments and schools.
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Local Government is an area where management skills are tested to the extreme. With political considerations evident both locally and nationally, managing resources can be complex and subject to change. This book introduces new concepts and new ways of doing business that can greatly enhance the value of the services a local government provides to its citizens, without putting a greater financial burden on taxpayers. Padovani and Young present out-of-the-box...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This book begins with a simple question. Why examine cybersecurity among America's local governments? What's so special about these organizations that they deserve scrutiny? They are, after all, just organizations, and most, if not all organizations have certain similarities, especially the need to maintain effective levels of cybersecurity. The need for cybersecurity is demonstrated every day and is a common staple in the popular media. And, local...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"It feels like politics counts more today than it ever has. At the same time, people are frustrated by "the mess in Washington" or think "I can't make a difference." Local Politics Matters shows a way out: a chance for everyday people to feed their hunger for political action while having a positive impact. Local Politics Matters takes the knowledge that scholars have gathered from half a century of studying local politics, and translates it into...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Fans of Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World will enjoy this fun, interactive Community Helpers picture book that introduces children to everyone who works together within the local government. Welcome to Trusty Town Hall! Everyone here helps keep the town of Honey Hill running smoothly. Marco's father is running for mayor. Sadie and her grandma are collecting materials from the recycling center to create an art installation. Chloe's visiting her mom,...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
In a uniquely clear and practical discussion of local economic development in this strained economic climate, this book provides an array of best practice recommendations and strategies for optimizing the difficult balance between economic development and environmental protection. Encompassing myriad locales and presenting daily applications, it connects administrative readers with a larger body of research that will help them avoid legal, technical,...
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