LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
 
Lectured in 3rd year Business management
4th year Business management
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 52.0
Training and projects [C] 70.0
Studytime [D] 270
Studypoints [E] 9
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Philippe DE RYNCK
Reference HLBEST03K02300
 
Key words
local government

Objectives
Introduction in the administrative organisation of Flanders/Belgium. Study of recent policy problems of local government (municipalities, social services (OCMW), provinces,...) Analysis of typical administrative problems of local governments (role of mayor, referenda, relation politicians-public servants, co-operation between municipalities,...)

Topics
International comparison of local government. Local government in Flanders (financing, internal organisation, relation with citizens). Relation between local-regional-federal government. Problems of local government in Flanders (from organisational and managerial point of view)

Prerequisites
General knowledge

Final Objectives


Materials used
Reader

Study costs
20€

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures, project work, visits.

Assessment
Oral exam, paper.

Lecturer(s)
Filip DE RYNCK