In defence of councillors

In defence of councillors
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781784996109
ISBN-13 : 1784996106
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Synopsis In defence of councillors by : Colin Copus

By using qualitative research from a number of related projects, the book examines the roles, functions and responsibilities of councillors and the expectations placed upon them by citizens, communities and government.

In Defence of Councillors

In Defence of Councillors
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Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 0719088321
ISBN-13 : 9780719088322
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis In Defence of Councillors by : Colin Copus

By using qualitative research from a number of related projects, the book examines the roles, functions and responsibilities of councillors and the expectations placed upon them by citizens, communities and government.

The Councillors' Handbook

The Councillors' Handbook
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 456
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433087631861
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Councillors' Handbook by : Nicholas Herbert

In Defence of Councillors

In Defence of Councillors
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 0748892907
ISBN-13 : 9780748892907
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis In Defence of Councillors by : Matthew Taylor

The Statesman's Yearbook 2001

The Statesman's Yearbook 2001
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 2009
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ISBN-10 : 9780230271296
ISBN-13 : 0230271294
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Statesman's Yearbook 2001 by : B. Turner

For the last 137 years, The Statesman's Yearbook has been relied upon to provide accurate and comprehensive information on the current political, economic and social status of every country in the world. The appointment of the new editor - only the seventh in 137 years - brought enhancements to the 1998-99 edition and these have been continued since then. Internet usage figures are included. Specially commissioned essays from major political and academic figures supplement country entries in areas of major upheaval and change. A fold out colour section provides a political world map and flags for the 191 countries of the world. The task of monitoring the pattern or flow of world change is never-ending. However, the annual publication of The Statesman's Yearbook gives all the information needed in one easily digestible single volume. It will save hours of research and cross-referencing between different sources. A prestigious and popular book, The Statesman's Yearbook is updated every 12 months. In a world of continual change The Statesman's Yearbook is a necessary annual purchase.

Councillors on the Frontline

Councillors on the Frontline
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Publisher : The Stationery Office
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 0215052242
ISBN-13 : 9780215052247
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Councillors on the Frontline by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Communities and Local Government Committee

Councillors have a vital role to play if communities are to make the most of the opportunities offered by localism, and people from all walks of life should be encouraged to stand at local elections. Councillors are spending less time in council chambers and more time out and about in their communities. In future, they will increasingly need to be on the frontline, working with constituents and external organisations such as GPs, schools, police, local businesses and voluntary organisations to ensure their communities make the most of all the opportunities available to them. The Committee also found that both local and central government had to devolve power and resources to support councillors. The Committee identifies three key practical barriers to people becoming and remaining councillors: Some people are put off by the time commitment involved; Employers do not always take a positive view of staff becoming councillors and may not give them the support or time off required; The levels of allowances paid to Councillors to cover their expenses as few councillors will vote themselves higher allowances even if there is a legitimate reason for doing so, because it provokes so much public controversy - councils should be given the power to transfer decisions about allowances to independent local bodies. The inquiry also raised questions about the support and training that councillors receive. Several innovative models for empowering councillors are also mentioned in the report, such as devolving budgets, giving councillors front line duties and an ability to respond rapidly to local concerns.

Millard's Review of the Far East

Millard's Review of the Far East
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Total Pages : 638
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015027553976
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Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Millard's Review of the Far East by :

Vol. 34 includes "Special tariff conference issue" Nov. 6, 1925.

The End Of An Era

The End Of An Era
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 743
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ISBN-10 : 9781446493380
ISBN-13 : 1446493385
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The End Of An Era by : Tony Benn

Tony Benn's final instalment of diaries centres on a decade which saw the disintegration of Eastern Europe, an unprecedented assault on the labour movement at home, the fall of Margaret Thatcher and the tragic war in the Gulf. It is a period which marks the peak of Tony Benn's reputation as a brilliant parliamentarian. This final volume of diaries gives us insight into an era of extraordinary international and domestic political life making it one of the most important political writings of our time.