Heroes, superheroes, and policy outcomes: An alternative view of leadership of public organizations

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-78
Author(s):  
Robert A. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Alternative View ◽  
Policy Outcomes ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Managers ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Appointed Officials ◽  
Compare And Contrast

Public managers often have a different perspective in comparison to the elected officials with whom they serve. Yet, they are tasked with working side-by-side with these elected leaders on behalf of the public good to govern and lead state and local governments, public authorities and other bodies. This article accepts these two realities as a priori assumptions and examines how elected and appointed officials interact and the varying perspectives and expectations of these groups. Rather than spend excessive energy on a compare-and-contrast exercise of administrative and elected perspectives, this study uses ʼThe Super Friends,“ a childrenʼs cartoon from the 1970s that takes into consideration the varying powers of super heroes as a lens to view and then understand this unique administrator/elected relationship and its challenges.

scholarly journals TRANSPARENCY OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF CRIMEA IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE INFORMATION-ORIENTED SOCIETY

2020 ◽  
pp. 57-74
Author(s):  
Vladimir T. Kabyshev ◽  
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Tamara V. Zametina ◽  
Elena V. Kombarova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
State And Local

The problems of transparency as an economic, social, political and legal phenomenon attract the attention of scientists in various fields of liberal arts - economics, sociology, political science, and jurisprudence. In this article, the authors are primarily interested in legal and political aspects of this phenomenon, since the current Constitution of the country pays considerable attention to the issues of democratic organization of power and the institutions of participation of citizens in the management of state affairs. Describing the real state of transparency in the public authorities of the Republic of Crimea, both static (institutional, organizational) and dynamic (functional, procedural) aspects of this phenomenon are taken into account. The current Constitution of the Russian Federation 1993 does not have the concept of "transparency". The analysis of Russian legislation shows that the principle of transparency, even without being enshrined at the highest constitutional level, has been adequately reflected in federal laws and other regulations. Legislatively enshrined transparency, openness, publicity, accessibility of information together create a regime of transparency of the activities of the three branches of state and local government, ensure the access of citizens to information and determine the forms of interaction and cooperation of citizens and power institutions in this area. The authors emphasize that the principle of transparency plays an important role in the system of principles of the organization and functioning of the public authorities of the modern democratic state. Its further legislative development will promote the confidence of citizens in public authorities, establish the dialogue between the state and civil society, and strengthen anti-corruption measures. Legal regulation of openness, publicity, accessibility of information about the activities of public authorities is carried out within the framework of several legislative acts ("On the media," "On ensuring access to information on the activities of state and local governments" and others). It seems appropriate not only to generalize these norms but also to include other ones developing this institution within the framework of a single federal law on the transparency of state authorities in the Russian Federation. The authors believe that we need the measures to improve the effectiveness of the institu-tion of transparency, including, for example, the consolidation of criteria (indicators) of trans-parency of public authorities The study of the principle of transparency of public authorities in the Republic of Crimea shows that the new subjects of the Federation have created legal and organizational conditions for the implementation of the principle of transparency. Though, there are some problems including the lack of developed and accessible telecommunication infrastructure, the orienta-tion of the Crimean providers to Ukraine, formalism in the consideration of citizens' appeals, not always prompt and objective information about the activities of the authorities of the new subjects of the Russian Federation, the need to ensure information security, the development of cooperation between Crimean and foreign organizations in the field of information and communication technologies.

scholarly journals Regional budget policy: conceptual dominants and vectors of development

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (-) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Vitalii ZIANKO ◽  
Tetiana NECHYPORENKO
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Budget Planning ◽  
Regional Budget ◽  
Budget Policy ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Regional Budgets

The paper is devoted to the implementation of regional budget policy in Ukraine. The main vectors of budget policy development as a component of socio-economic policy at the local level are highlighted. Within the framework of the declared budget policy, the peculiarities of the formation and functioning of local (regional) budgets are considered. The interpretation of the definitions of "budget" and "policy" is presented, and the author's definition of the essence of the budget policy of the region is offered. The conceptual dominants of budget policy, the implementation of which takes place through the budget mechanism, are studied. It is proved that budget policy is an important lever of influence and a real reflection of the tactics and strategy of public authorities and local governments in the budget sphere. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of the implementation of regional budget policy directly depends on the sequence of steps aimed at increasing the level of competitiveness of the regions and overcoming the existing regional disparities. On the basis of generalization of thematic researches and practice the offers concerning application of levers of budgetary regulation which define a level of efficiency of budgetary policy of region are formulated. It is stated that the content of the budget policy of the region should be to determine the course, tasks and activities of the state and local governments in the field of formation and use of budget funds. Full implementation of the budget policy of the region stimulates the functioning of economic activity of administrative-territorial units, promotes rational budget planning, as well as the effective filling, distribution and use of local financial resources.

scholarly journals Worker Choices About Payouts in Public Pensions

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Clark ◽  
Janet Raye Cowell
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Pension Plans ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Defined Benefit ◽  
Retirement Plans ◽  
The Public ◽  
State And Local ◽  
State Employees ◽  
State Pension

This chapter reviews available data on the annuity choices offered to retirees who participate in defined benefit (DB) plans. DB plans are most commonly offered by state and local governments to their employees, and information on annuity options is readily available. The authors examine all state pension plans that cover general state employees and teachers, and develop a table showing the similarities and differences across these approximately eighty separate state retirement plans. The authors determine the proportion of retirees selecting each of the annuity options. Where possible, annuity options in the public sector are compared to those offered by private sector employers. The chapter also reviews the empirical literature on who chooses the various annuity options offered in DB plans. Finally, the authors consider the policy implications of plan design and how this affects the types of annuities offered to retirees.

Conditions and prospects for cooperation between Polish and Ukrainian local governments

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-241
Author(s):  
Mariusz W. Sienkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Transformations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
The Eu

The fact that Poland and Ukraine share a border, the convergence of the political goals of the peoples of both countries, and the constant efforts towards the development of democracy and decentralisation of public life determine the need to intensify cooperation in various areas of the functioning of society and the economy. An important sphere of cooperation is the public sector, in particular at the level of local government. The local government cooperation of both countries was already visible at the beginning of the social and political transformations after 1990. The development of this cooperation, with varying results, took place in the 1990s and, to an even greater extent, after Poland’s accession to the European Union. In the last three decades, local and regional communities in Ukraine have become an important partner for Polish local governments, both at the local and regional levels. The local government cooperation that has been implemented is based on the diversification and multidimensionality of forms and models. Some result from legal regulations, while others are based on mutual experiences, previous contacts, and sympathies of public authorities. The aim of the study is to analyse and present the conditions and forms of Polish-Ukrainian local government cooperation. The aim is also to show the barriers to cooperation and to define proposed solutions to improve partner contacts of territorial units. The local government cooperation of the two countries is undoubtedly hindered by the fact that Ukraine is not a member of the EU, and often by mutual misunderstanding and non-acceptance of historical experiences. On the other hand, common goals at different levels of social, public, and economic life are a significant factor motivating parties to increase cooperation and achieve a synergistic effect thanks to it.

On the Importance of the Americans With Disabilities Act at 30

2021 ◽  
pp. 104420732110369
Author(s):  
Peter Blanck
Keyword(s):  
Title I ◽  
Individual Difference ◽  
Americans With Disabilities Act ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Employment Discrimination ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
The Public ◽  
Title Iii ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Definition Of

This article offers a glimpse of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”), at its 30th anniversary. It considers current issues before the courts, primarily legal cases from 2020 and 2021, and new questions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, such the latitude of the ADA’s antidiscrimination protections and its definition of disability. It provides a quick primer on the basics of the ADA: employment discrimination under Title I, antidiscrimination mandates for state and local governments under Title II, and commands to places of accommodation offering services to the public under Title III. The ADA at 30 remains a beacon for a future in which all people, regardless of individual difference, will be welcomed as full and equal members of society.

Elucidating the Linkages Between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Local Government Sustainability Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Deslatte ◽  
William L. Swann
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
The Public ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Public Managers ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
And Performance

Linking strategic management to performance has been called essential for public managers to confront pernicious environmental and community problems in the 21st century. This article examines the role that an organization’s entrepreneurial orientation (EO) plays in the linkages between organizational capacities, strategies, and perceived performance. An EO is considered a key driver of a public organization’s willingness to engage in risk taking, innovation, and proactivity aimed at enhancing organizational routines, decision-making, and performance. Scholars have provided empirical guidance for the antecedents and consequences of entrepreneurialism in bureaucracy, yet we know little systematically about how EO links to strategies that may affect performance in the public sector. To investigate, we employ a mixed methods design using a nationwide survey of U.S. local governments and interviews with local government managers about their experiences in sustainability programs. Quantitatively, we find evidence for environmental factors of political and administrative capacities positively influencing EO, and that strategic activities of performance information use, venturing, and interorganizational collaboration mediate the relation between EO and perceived sustainability performance. Interviews corroborate these findings and illuminate how local government managers proactively engage stakeholders, consider risk taking, build capacity, and pursue innovation in sustainability.

“Choosing Sides”: Comment

1987 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 230-235
Author(s):  
Louis Galambos
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Political Action ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Political Action Committees ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Past Century ◽  
The Public ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Special Knowledge ◽  
State And Local

In the past century the American political system has changed in dramatic ways. A new national state has been created, and a substantial part of the nation's goods and services has been entrusted to its care. New administrative agencies allocate most of those resources, working in tandem with a multitude of private and other public organizations. Complex webs of fiscal interaction tie state and local governments—themselves greatly enlarged—to the nation state. All these public bodies are surrounded by and closely allied with formidable interest groups, with political action committees, with business corporations and foundations, and with various professional organizations. Swirling about this great governmental mass in recent years are the consultants, lawyers, and technicians who slip in and out of the public sector as administrations change or their careers dictate; these policy professionals, wherever they land, make use of their special knowledge and contacts in particular areas of public activity.

scholarly journals MEDIATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING: MYTH OR REALITY NOWADAYS

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Administrative Law ◽  
Public Authority ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Acceptable Solution ◽  
The Public ◽  
Service Conception ◽  
Administrative Proceeding ◽  
State And Local ◽  
The One

In legal life of the modern world common ways of resolution to the legal disputes (conflicts) are not always efficient, since, as a rule, interests and needs of the one side and sometimes even of the both ones are left unsatisfied. Appeal to the public authorities because of each law conflict results in overloading of courts and administrative authorities. Implementation of other alternative ways of resolution of legal disputes, for example, such as mediation, can be an option to improvement of justice access and to reduction of court overloading. The article is devoted to reviewing the peculiarities of implementation of the method of mediation in administrative proceeding. It reports on attributes of administrative law conflict and also on peculiarities of conducting the procedure of mediation. Scholarly works of domestic scientists such as Sydelnikov O. D., Krasilovska Z. V., Lysko A., Mazaraki N. A. and others have been devoted to this problematique. Mediation - is a consensual and confidential procedure extrajudicial settlements of conflicts, in which a mediator helps the sides to understand their interests and search efficient ways of achieving mutually acceptable solution. The sphere of administrative disputes is the most difficult for implementation of mediation procedure. It is specified by typical peculiarities for such disputes and also by legal nature of subjects of administrative legal relationship. Exactly because of this, some scientists refer to partial nonmediability of such disputes, as one of the side in this case is always an organ of public authority. Approaching a compromise between public authority and a citizen is a prioritized direction of state and local authority activity. The procedure of mediation can be applied only in certain administrative disputes. In this case it is possible to single out advantages of implementation of the mediation procedure in dealing with administrative law conflict, they are effectiveness, saving funds and time, speed, confidentiality, unloading administrative courts, embodiment the principle of service conception of the state, the principle of the rule of law and proper management.

scholarly journals Organizational and institutional environment of the development of the financial mechanism of public-private partnership in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Bohdana SHULIUK
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Consulting Services ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Financial Mechanism

Introduction. To ensure the proper functioning of the financial mechanism of public-private partnership, it is necessary to create an organizational and institutional environment. Without it, it is impossible to determine the most important vectors of development of this mechanism, as well as the benchmarks by which the formation and selection of the most effective economic and social institutions. The purpose of the paper is to study the organizational and institutional aspects of the development of the financial mechanism of public-private partnership, to identify the main problems, as well as to justify measures to address them. Results. The structure of the organizational and institutional environment of the financial mechanism of public-private partnership in Ukraine is outlined, which consists of: organizational and managerial, financial, scientific-expert and public environment. The first includes public authorities and local governments that form state and local policies in the field of public-private partnership, as well as monitor its implementation. The second includes financial institutions that facilitate the financing of investment projects that are not attractive enough for private business in terms of profitability and risk. The third includes research institutions, expert and consulting organizations, the purpose of which is to provide information and consulting services. The fourth includes civil society institutions, which should participate in the formation of the components of the financial mechanism of public-private partnership, as well as control the process of its functioning and the achievement of planned tasks by partners. It is argued that the development of the institutional environment of the financial mechanism of public-private partnership needs state support. Conclusion. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of the financial mechanism of public-private partnership depends on the organizational and institutional environment, which clearly regulates the rights, responsibilities, sequence of actions reflected in coordinated legislation and allows to take into account the specific regional or sectoral characteristics of the country.

scholarly journals The object of a criminal offence for misuse of budget funds, for budget expenditures or provi-sion of credits from the budget without determined budget purposes or with their excess

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
Tetyana Leonenko ◽  
Dmytro Shiyan ◽  
Olha Shiyan
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Criminal Offenses ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Budget System

An attempt has been made to determine the object of a criminal offense for misuse of budget funds, for budget expenditures or provision of credits from the budget without determined budget purposes or with their excess, on the basis of the analysis of scientific views, theoretical provisions and legislation on this problem. The object occupies an important place in the system of composition of a criminal offense, in particular, provided for in Article 210 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, as it is a mandatory element. In the legal literature, the issue of criminal counteraction to the criminal offense provided for in Article 210 Criminal Code of Ukraine has received some attention in the writings of scholars. At the same time, in their writings, this problem is debatable. The purpose of the article is to solve the problematic issues of determining the object of a criminal offense for misuse of budget funds, for budget expenditures or provision of credits from the budget without determined budget purposes or with their excess, on the basis of the analysis of scientific views, theoretical provisions and legislation on this problem. Given that the criminal offenses under Articles 210 and 211 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine encroach on the budget system of Ukraine, in particular, on relations arising in the process of budget execution, and these relations do not belong to economic, and activities in this area are not economic, it seems appropriate to change the current title of section 7 “Criminal offenses in the field of economic activity” of the Special Part of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which contains these articles, to the following: “Criminal offenses in the field of economic activity and budget system”. The main direct object of the criminal offense under Article 210 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is public relations arising in the process of state and local budgets in terms of using budget funds to ensure the tasks and functions performed by public authorities, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, local governments during the budget period.

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