Semi-Independent State And Local Agencies Analysis
Running Head: Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
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Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
Lonnie Wilborn
PUA 44 Spring 2017
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
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Define the Problem
In this analysis of the various individual local governments and municipalities, the authors (Stephens & Wikstrom, 2007) describe the power that is distributed among local officials and agencies along with the complexities for describing the criteria of special districts, local authorities, and government corporations. The US Census classifies agencies separate from other existing local units of government that it must “exists as organized entity, have …show more content…
These semi- independent state and local agencies are proliferating as special district governments between
1962 to 1997, growing faster than local governments over the last 35 years as reported by the US
Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
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Census listing them in the tens of thousands throughout the nation. Their existence causes local government boundaries to be blurred so that looking from outside into these local organizations, it seems the power of government is diffused to their constituents. There are further indications that many of the local government activities are partly disconnected from the rest of the local government from these semi-independent units. Understanding the interaction between the governing agency and these small governments, people will understand the leadership of these agencies and their mission and government structure of each. On the negative side, not knowing the controls of these agencies will cause a disparate view for any democratic response to the needs of their constituents.
Generating Alternatives
There are many ways the problem of disparate views for local government structure …show more content…
Organizations that do not utilize this type of communication can enhance their interaction with residents by creating additional web pages to facilitate their services and answer questions to meet any needs.
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Key Decision Criteria
With the sprawl of urbanization across the nation, a key decision criterion for local governments is to adapt to the changes from rural to an urban society (Stephens & Wikstrom,
2007). The majorities of people live within metropolitan or micropolitan areas and rely heavily upon local government to provide uninterrupted services to them. Effective response to the needs of their constituents requires adaption and partnership to transparently produce these services. Most people understand that it takes time to address their needs and patience is required within the layers of local governments for their response democratically.
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References
Stephens, G.R., & Wikstrom, N. (2007). American intergovernmental relations: A fragmented federal policy New York: Oxford University
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Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
Lonnie Wilborn
PUA 44 Spring 2017
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
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Define the Problem
In this analysis of the various individual local governments and municipalities, the authors (Stephens & Wikstrom, 2007) describe the power that is distributed among local officials and agencies along with the complexities for describing the criteria of special districts, local authorities, and government corporations. The US Census classifies agencies separate from other existing local units of government that it must “exists as organized entity, have …show more content…
These semi- independent state and local agencies are proliferating as special district governments between
1962 to 1997, growing faster than local governments over the last 35 years as reported by the US
Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
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Census listing them in the tens of thousands throughout the nation. Their existence causes local government boundaries to be blurred so that looking from outside into these local organizations, it seems the power of government is diffused to their constituents. There are further indications that many of the local government activities are partly disconnected from the rest of the local government from these semi-independent units. Understanding the interaction between the governing agency and these small governments, people will understand the leadership of these agencies and their mission and government structure of each. On the negative side, not knowing the controls of these agencies will cause a disparate view for any democratic response to the needs of their constituents.
Generating Alternatives
There are many ways the problem of disparate views for local government structure …show more content…
Organizations that do not utilize this type of communication can enhance their interaction with residents by creating additional web pages to facilitate their services and answer questions to meet any needs.
Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
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Key Decision Criteria
With the sprawl of urbanization across the nation, a key decision criterion for local governments is to adapt to the changes from rural to an urban society (Stephens & Wikstrom,
2007). The majorities of people live within metropolitan or micropolitan areas and rely heavily upon local government to provide uninterrupted services to them. Effective response to the needs of their constituents requires adaption and partnership to transparently produce these services. Most people understand that it takes time to address their needs and patience is required within the layers of local governments for their response democratically.
Case Study 4 Semi-Independent State and Local Agencies Analysis
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References
Stephens, G.R., & Wikstrom, N. (2007). American intergovernmental relations: A fragmented federal policy New York: Oxford University