1.Introduction Through History 2. The Basis of the Present System 3. Central Control of Local Government 4. Finance 5. The Constitution of a Local Authority 6. Committees 7. The Quest for Efficiency 8. The Reorganization of Structure 9. Local Government and Society. Appendices: A: Distribution of Functions B: Local Authority Populations C: Representation on Outside Bodies: The Association of Municipal Corporations
Biography
Peter G. Richards
Original Reviews of The New Local Government System:
‘Without doubt this is the best book of its kind currently available.’ Municipal Review
‘The treatment of the more controversial issues is particularly good…in short this is an excellent book; lucid, balanced, stimulating.’ Public Administration
