Maricopa Community Colleges  PAD201   19992-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/27/98
PAD201 19992-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Techniques of Municipal Administration
City administration management. Covers techniques, practices and responsibilities of city staff including forces of change, administrative techniques and leadership.
Prerequisites: PAD101 or PAD103 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PAD201   19992-20086 Techniques of Municipal Administration
1. Differentiate between county, city, state and federal government administration practices. (I)
2. Explain how socioeconomic trends affect city administration. (II)
3. Describe the unique challenges of city government. (II, III)
4. Explain how decision making and community values influence the administration environment. (IV)
5. Describe various leadership styles. (V)
6. Summarize the process of administrative decision making. (V)
7. Explain how an appointed official works with other elected and appointed officials. (V)
8. Identify various management tools. (V)
9. Analyze the scope of successful planning in an urban city. (VI)
10. Explain various budget processes. (VII)
11. Summarize risk management. (VIII)
12. Describe various aspects of intergovernmental relations. (IX)
13. Summarize the election process for municipal administration. (X)
14. Explain ethical issues regarding the open meeting laws. (XI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PAD201   19992-20086 Techniques of Municipal Administration
    I. Government Administration Basics
        A. County
        B. City
        C. State
        D. Federal
      II. The City: Forces of Change
          A. Socioeconomic Trends
          B. Forces of Affluence
          C. Problems of the City
          D. Policy Issues
        III. The City: Programming for Control
            A. Program Development
            B. Urban Services
            C. Human Needs
            D. New Administrative Challenges
            E. Political Adjustments
          IV. Administrative Environment and Role
              A. Professions
              B. Community Decision Making
              C. Community Values
              D. Roles
            V. Elected/Appointed Government Officials
                A. Leadership Styles and Strategies
                  1. Nature of Leadership
                  2. Developing Leadership Capacities
                  3. Leadership Strategies
                  4. Leadership Tactics
                B. Administrative Decisions
                  1. How Decisions are Made
                  2. Evaluating Decisions
                  3. Improving Decision Making
                C. Administrative Communication
                D. Management Tools
              VI. Administrative Planning
                  A. Scope
                  B. Elements
                  C. Comprehensive
                  D. Program
                  E. Management Improvement
                  F. Effective Planning
                VII. Financial Administration
                    A. Urban Setting
                    B. Budget
                    C. Capital Budgeting
                    D. Operating Budget
                    E. Budget Administration
                  VIII. Risk Management
                      A. Nature
                      B. Risk Identification
                      C. Handling Methods
                      D. Controlling Loss
                      E. Safety
                    IX. Intergovernmental Relations
                        A. Today's Environment
                        B. Agencies
                        C. Programs
                        D. State Legislature
                      X. The Election Process
                        XI. Ethical Issues
                            A. Open Meeting Law
                            B. Conflict of Interest
                            C. Sunshine Laws
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