Surviving Government in a small town: Volume Two - Functions and Integrity

Politicians far too frequently discard moral compass and impose an ideology, often unrealistic and punitive, and often unrelated to the promises, so very soon abandoned, that candidates campaigned on. Politicians and governments further rely on the lack of citizens' awareness of incomprehensible regulations, thus rendering civic progress difficult and political accountability elusive.

Volume Two of Surviving Government in a small town examines services to the public, the influence of legislation, land use, human resources, and access to essential information and privacy; and discusses political integrity, community identity, and political leadership.

Auteur

Hendrik Slegtenhorst's executive and senior management work has been for local governments, post-secondary education, and heritage institutions, and on board directorships for cultural, community, and economic development. In addition to his work as a writer, speaker, columnist, and editor, Slegtenhorst has held corporate appointments in project management, information technology, and human resources.

Soon after being brought to life in Rembrandt's university city of Leiden in the Netherlands, his parents emigrated to Canada, where, by design, Slegtenhorst has worked in its largest cities-Ottawa, Montréal, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver-and many of the country's smaller communities. He has also worked in the United States, Europe, and Africa, and resides in Vancouver, Canada.