LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
 
Taught in 4th year Business management
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 52.0
Training and projects [C] 70.0
Studytime [D] 270.0
Studypoints [E] 9
Level specialized
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract? Unrestricted access
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Filip 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
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Study costs
20€

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures, project work, visits.

Assessment
Oral exam, paper.

Lecturer(s)
Filip DE RYNCK