REPRESENTING THE PEOPLE? TESTING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM
Article Abstract:
A report from the Audit Commission testing the assumptions of the reform program against recent research evidence is presented. Issues concerning moves to improve effectiveness by establishing a cabinet system and the ways councilors spend their time are discussed.
Publication Name: Public Administration
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0033-3298
Year: 1999
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REPRESENTING THE PEOPLE? TESTING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM
Article Abstract:
Assumptions about local government reform in the United Kingdom after an Audit Commission report and initiatives by the Labor government are tested. Central imposition and local government structure changes are examined.
Publication Name: Public Administration
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0033-3298
Year: 1999
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COMPETITION AND CONTRACTING IN THE TRANSITION FROM CCT TO BEST VALUE: TOWARDS A MORE REFLEXIVE REGULATION?
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A comparison of the United Kingdom's compulsory competitive tendering (CCT) for local public services and the proposed replacement program, Best Value, is presented.
Publication Name: Public Administration
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0033-3298
Year: 1999
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