Public Administration Flashcards
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Which type of intergovernmental agreement allows two or more local governments to jointly provide a service or exercise a power?
Answer: Joint powers agreement
A joint powers agreement (JPA) allows multiple governmental entities to cooperate and share resources to deliver services more efficiently.
The 'Dillon's Rule' doctrine holds that local governments:
Answer: May only exercise powers expressly granted by the state
Dillon's Rule strictly limits local governments to powers explicitly granted, fairly implied, or essential to stated functions under state law.
Which principle of administrative law requires that an agency follow its own published rules and procedures?
Answer: Procedural due process
Procedural due process requires government agencies to follow established fair procedures, including their own published rules, before depriving someone of a right.
A 'sunset provision' in legislation means that:
Answer: The program or law automatically expires unless renewed
A sunset provision sets an automatic expiration date for a law or program, requiring affirmative legislative action to continue it.
In the context of municipal clerks, 'attestation' refers to:
Answer: Certifying that a document is a true and accurate copy or that a signature is genuine
Attestation is the act of officially certifying the authenticity of a document or signature, a core function of the municipal clerk's office.
Which theory of motivation proposes that employees are motivated by intrinsic factors such as achievement, recognition, and growth?
Answer: Herzberg's two-factor theory
Herzberg's two-factor theory identifies motivators (intrinsic factors like achievement and recognition) separately from hygiene factors (extrinsic conditions).
A municipality receives an unexpected state grant. The funds must be deposited into:
Answer: A special revenue fund designated for that purpose
Special revenue funds are used to account for proceeds from specific revenue sources that are legally restricted for specified purposes, including grants.