Public Administration
This guide is intended to help you identify and locate scholarly and non-scholarly resources (books, articles, etc.) on the subject of public administration. On this guide you'll also find info. on library services, research tips, career info., etc.
Local Ordinances
Sources for Local Government Information
- Most cities have a website where you can find information on local policies and ordinances.
- Think city council, local school board, downtown development authority, local finance authority, historical commission, etc.
- You can also try a Google search for [city's name] city policy manual
- USA.gov - Local Governments page This link opens in a new windowDirectory for local governments
Local Government Policy Information
- National League of Cities Resource Library This link opens in a new windowThe National League of Cities (NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents
- United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) This link opens in a new windowThe United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with a population of 30,000 or larger. Each city is represented by its chief elected official, the mayor.
- National Association of Counties This link opens in a new windowThe National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.