City Management

At last, a good book about one of the most exciting career opportunities available in the country todaycity management.It is an exciting and rewarding career because all the great issues our societycrime, pollution, urban sprawl, economic development, traffic congestion, race relations and terrorismare concentrated in our cities. City managers dealing with these issues are in a unique position to make a positive difference in the lives of people in their communities. This book will:Help the reader evaluate city management as a careerExplain the educational and work experience needed to become a city managerGive helpful tips that will allow the reader to have a long and successful career in city managementExplain how to deal effectively with hate groupsExplain how the news media works and how to deal with themIdentify the danger signs of a city manager in troubleGently guide the reader through losing a city managers job and starting overHelp the reader prepare mentally for retirement. The book is a must read for anyone who hasor wantsa management position in the public sector.