Publisher's Synopsis
A guide to policy and practice of local government charging. This guide is aimed at practitioners and includes a thorough critical review of the case for charges, of current charging practice and detailed practical guidance for increased use and implementation of charges. Equity, efficiency and implementation issues are considered in depth. Contents cover recharges between and within local authorities and between council estates and other agencies; and user charges to final service users.;The book, aimed at all first time and middle managers in the public service sector includes exercises aimed at developing managerial and practical competencies and covers the full range of skills and areas of expertise required by public sector managers.
