Community Governments: How They Function

Compares three governmental systems--mayor-council, city manager, and commission--through the frustrating experiences of a small community in dealing with its problems. Presents each graphically and outlines its personnel requirements. Emphasizes the need for public discussion and voting by citizenry to make any system work well., Examines the advantages and disadvantages of the mayor-council, city manager and commission forms of government. Stresses the importance of community interest in government.

Credits

John Smart (producer); John Day Larkin

Complete catalog record
, Compares three governmental systems--mayor-council, city manager, and commission--through the frustrating experiences of a small community in dealing with its problems. Presents each graphically and outlines its personnel requirements. Emphasizes the need for public discussion and voting by citizenry to make any system work well., Examines the advantages and disadvantages of the mayor-council, city manager and commission forms of government. Stresses the importance of community interest in government.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

Related films

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
  2. Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films — title, year, creator, length, color, credits, video
  3. Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education) — title, creator, length, description