Public Policy & Administration Flashcards
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Which policy tool allows a municipality to regulate land use by separating commercial, residential, and industrial areas?
Answer: Zoning ordinance
Zoning ordinances divide a municipality into districts that specify permitted land uses for each area.
A city council is considering a policy with significant environmental impacts. Under NEPA, which document is typically required first?
Answer: Environmental Assessment (EA)
An Environmental Assessment is the initial screening document used to determine whether a full EIS is needed.
What is the primary purpose of a municipal code of ethics?
Answer: To establish standards of conduct preventing conflicts of interest
A code of ethics establishes behavioral standards for officials and employees to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure public trust.
Which budgeting approach starts each budget cycle from zero, requiring departments to justify all expenditures anew?
Answer: Zero-based budgeting
Zero-based budgeting requires each department to justify every line item from scratch rather than simply adjusting prior-year figures.
When a municipality contracts with a private firm to deliver a public service previously provided by city employees, this is called:
Answer: Competitive sourcing / outsourcing
Competitive sourcing or outsourcing transfers service delivery to a private contractor while the municipality retains oversight and policy control.
Which administrative law principle requires agencies to provide notice and an opportunity to comment before adopting new rules?
Answer: Notice-and-comment rulemaking
Notice-and-comment rulemaking, rooted in the APA, requires agencies to publish proposed rules and accept public comment before finalization.
A municipal administrator wants to measure whether a new recycling program is achieving its intended environmental goals. Which evaluation type best fits?
Answer: Outcome evaluation
An outcome evaluation measures whether a program achieved its intended goals, such as increased recycling rates.