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Course Number: PUBA 751
  • Online
  • On-Campus
  • Elective
  • Local Government

Local Government Management

Instructor: Kimberly L. Nelson

Number of Credits: 3

This course explores the nature of city or county manager’s job: expectations of elected body, staff, public and professional peers. It examines contemporary issues in departmental operations that have significant effect on how manager’s performance is perceived.

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