{"product_id":"9781632811066","title":"State and Local Government Series: City Manager's Desk Reference","description":"In small and midsized cities, the city manager often must assume the responsibilities of department heads. These communities rely on the city manager to fulfill many of the city government's duties. From performing financial duties, to designing water rate plans, to handling emergency dispatch calls, a city manager is the catchall employee for communities that cannot afford to hire additional professional staff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCity Manager's Desk Reference\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e comprises three sections: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  •  \u003ci\u003eDeveloping Organizational Abilities\u003c\/i\u003e: This section discusses how to develop the desired organizational abilities, including the cultural issues involved, developing the city's mission and departmental missions, and the values that give an organization a common purpose and direction. It includes a sample strategic plan and a model advisory board eBook. \u003cbr\u003e •  \u003ci\u003eCity Services\u003c\/i\u003e: This section deals with the services provided by the city to its residents. Among other useful tools, this section provides a sample public works design manual and a model street maintenance operational manual. \u003cbr\u003e •  \u003ci\u003eCity Operations\u003c\/i\u003e: This section deals with the departments that support the city government and its operations. This section contains a model leadership development eBook for city employees, a sample personnel policies and procedures manual, and a model safety eBook.\u003cp\u003eThe eBook versions of this title feature links to Lexis Advance for further legal research options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LexisNexis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136439402736,"sku":"9781632811066","price":311.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781632811066_p0.jpg?v=1763675052","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781632811066","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}