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It's important to note that the specifics of how local government is organized can vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the community, and the political and cultural context in which it operates. | It's important to note that the specifics of how local government is organized can vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the community, and the political and cultural context in which it operates. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Aiken, M., & Hage, J. (1968). ''[http://www.jstor.org/stable/2092683 Organizational interdependence and intra-organizational structure]''. American sociological review, 912-930. | * Aiken, M., & Hage, J. (1968). ''[http://www.jstor.org/stable/2092683 Organizational interdependence and intra-organizational structure]''. American sociological review, 912-930. | ||
[[Category:Public administration]] | [[Category:Public administration]] | ||
[[pl:Formy organizacyjne jednostek samorządowych]] | [[pl:Formy organizacyjne jednostek samorządowych]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:45, 18 November 2023
To units of local government are:
- the municipality,
- counties,
- voivodeship, province.
Local authorities can create a self-governing entity that perform specific tasks entrusted to them, but this must determine their form of organization.
Organizational forms
Available organizational forms of self-government sector:
- budgetary units,
- budgetary businesses,
- cultural institutions,
- public health care facilities.
Organizational units of local government may plead to life commercial institutions, companies, but the possibility of their creation are limited to specific cases. Local government may entrust the execution of its tasks to other regional associations.
Typical organization of local government
The typical organization of local government varies depending on the country or region, but in most cases, local government is organized as a system of elected officials and appointed officials.
- Elected officials: These are officials who are elected by the citizens of the local community to represent them and make decisions on their behalf. Examples of elected officials at the local level include mayors, city council members, and county supervisors.
- Appointed officials: These are officials who are appointed by the elected officials to manage specific aspects of local government. Examples of appointed officials at the local level include city managers, police chiefs, and department heads.
In many cases, local government is divided into different departments or divisions, each with its own specific responsibilities. Common departments in local government include:
- Public Works: responsible for maintaining the infrastructure such as streets, roads, and bridges
- Police and Fire: responsible for public safety
- Planning and Zoning: responsible for land use planning, zoning and building codes
- Parks and Recreation: responsible for maintaining public parks and recreational facilities
- Finance and Budget: responsible for managing the local government's finances
- Human Resources: responsible for recruiting and managing employees
- Community Development: responsible for promoting economic development and community building
It's important to note that the specifics of how local government is organized can vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the community, and the political and cultural context in which it operates.
| Organizational forms of local public sector entities — recommended articles |
| Types of organisation — Local government — European social fund — Marshal office — State administration — Board — Principles of organization of public sector entities — Corporate sponsor — Public tasks of local government |
References
- Aiken, M., & Hage, J. (1968). Organizational interdependence and intra-organizational structure. American sociological review, 912-930.
