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Alternative Service Delivery Approaches<br />

GENERAL MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE,<br />

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT<br />

Lists <strong>municipal</strong>ities and counties and identifies <strong>the</strong> types of alternative service delivery approaches<br />

(contract agreements, subsidy arrangements, vouchers, volunteers, self-help, and regulatory or tax<br />

incentives) that <strong>the</strong>y use. International City/County Management Association.<br />

The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Compliance Workbook for Small Communities<br />

This <strong>manual</strong> focuses on <strong>the</strong> responsibilities of local governments as mandated by Titles I and II of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Americans with Disabilities Act. National Association of Towns and Townships.<br />

Borough Mayors' Manual; Borough Councilmen's Handbook; Township Commissioners'<br />

Handbook; and Township Supervisors' Handbook.<br />

A series of publications which describe powers and responsibilities of elected policy officials in three<br />

classes of local governments. Pennsylvania Center for Local Government Services.<br />

Computers for Municipal Government<br />

The major purpose is to provide relevant information on computer systems and how <strong>the</strong>y can be used<br />

advantageously for financial management activities. The <strong>manual</strong> offers significant details which<br />

local government officials can follow when considering or committing <strong>the</strong>mselves to <strong>the</strong><br />

computerization of diverse <strong>municipal</strong> responsibilities. Pennsylvania Local Government Service<br />

Center.<br />

The Effective Local Government Manager<br />

Speaks to <strong>the</strong> common concerns and individual needs of local public executives, helping <strong>the</strong>m to<br />

focus on what managers do, how <strong>the</strong>y do it, any how <strong>the</strong>y can do it more effectively; planning and<br />

preparing council agendas; implementing plans and evaluating results; motivating employees; and<br />

interacting with staff department heads, community members, and family. Drawing on <strong>the</strong><br />

experience of seasoned local government executives, this text explains how <strong>the</strong> manager uses<br />

knowledge and experience to build effectiveness throughout <strong>the</strong> local government. International<br />

City/County Management Association.<br />

Intergovernmental Cooperation Handbook<br />

A guide to planning organizing, and initiating programs that involve more than one local<br />

government. Explains how cooperation improves effectiveness and efficiency of services, describes<br />

types of cooperation, discusses how to allocate costs, and examines opportunities for cooperation,<br />

including police, recreation, code enforcement, and solid waste management services. Pennsylvania<br />

Local Government Service Center.<br />

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