A Research Agenda For Assessing The Impact Of Fragmented Governance On Southwestern Pennsylvania

Author : Sally Sleeper
Publisher : Rand Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780833036391
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Research Agenda for Assessing the Impact of Fragmented Governance on Southwestern Pennsylvania written by Sally Sleeper and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The large number of municipal governments in Allegheny County is a derivative of Pennsylvania's governance structure and history. This structure provides for strong representation at the local government level. The anticipated benefit of this structure is a greater sense of local "ownership," encouraging local government to be responsive to constituent demands. However, local representation also includes government fragmentation, with potential costs in the form of inefficiency and conflicting intercommunity goals. The RAND Corporation was asked to begin to explore and create a framework for studying the effects of Pennsylvania's locally dominated governance structure on regional performance and to identify potential lessons for Allegheny County from the experiences of other regions. Drawing from the literature, case studies, and local economic data sets, the authors investigated the empirical validity of two questions to understand whether they are worth pursuing in greater depth: Does multiplicity of local governance create inefficiencies in the cost, coverage, and quality of delivered services? Does this multiplicity inhibit timely and comprehensive decisionmaking for regional economic development? The authors conclude that the challenge facing the region is to assess whether a new vision for local governance can define a structure that provides efficient services, balances resources equitably, and positions the region to compete in the global market.

Author : Allyn O. Lockner
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1462018203
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Steps to Local Government Reform written by Allyn O. Lockner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-03-29 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the performance of your local government leave something to be desired? Maybe youre not satisfied with the services your government provides, or maybe the cost for these services is far too much. If so, take heart; you can do something about it. Steps to Local Government Reform is your step-by-step guide to undertaking reform on the local level. Public manager Allyn O. Lockner combines years of experience in the public sector to show how you, as a resident or an elected local official, can work with others to successfully implement change within your community. Lockner explains how to make numerous choices regarding the preparation for, and the study, planning, marketing, approval, implementation, and evaluation of reforms. He also shows you how to share these reform results with others. Using various criteria, comparisons, practices, analyses, and other studies aimed at local government performance, Lockner delves into the sometimes tricky world of enacting reform. He reveals how local government works and provides a map for maneuvering around bureaucratic roadblocks. In addition, he includes a comprehensive bibliography for research, an appendix of terms commonly used in the reform process, and guides to creating reform models that are likely to work. With this compendium, you can help resolve vital issues, improve your community, and live a better life.

Author : Rae W. Archibald
Publisher : Rand Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0833044915
Total Pages : 63 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Government Consolidation and Economic Development in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh written by Rae W. Archibald and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report concludes that, although evidence is mixed and effects difficult to measure, consolidating the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County could enhance economic development by unifying leadership, improving policy direction and coordination, and sharpening economic-development initiatives. Increased collaboration with the private sector also is important, and combining only two governments still leaves the region highly fragmented.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309181313
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Regional Cooperation for Water Quality Improvement in Southwestern Pennsylvania written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-04-04 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Pittsburgh and surrounding area of southwestern Pennsylvania face complex water quality problems, due in large part to aging wastewater infrastructures that cannot handle sewer overflows and stormwater runoff, especially during wet weather. Other problems such as acid mine drainage are a legacy of the region's past coal mining, heavy industry, and manufacturing economy. Currently, water planning and management in southwestern Pennsylvania is highly fragmented; federal and state governments, 11 counties, hundreds of municipalities, and other entities all play roles, but with little coordination or cooperation. The report finds that a comprehensive, watershed-based approach is needed to effectively meet water quality standards throughout the region in the most cost-effective manner. The report outlines both technical and institutional alternatives to consider in the development and implementation of such an approach.

Author : Arthur James Wells
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1884 pages
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Author : Abraham Epstein
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
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Total Pages : 784 pages
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Author : Rogue River Basin Project, Oregon (U.S.). Talent Division
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 442 pages
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Author : Stephanie L. Jones
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
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