Individuals and corporations in the United States are encouraged as a matter of public policy to make charitable contributions to non-profit organizations. Such contributions enhance the efficient use of the nation's economic resources by promoting no . . .

This study focuses on the transfer of computer technology to a local assessment jurisdiction and the impact on the professional appraisers involved in the transfer. The Ventura County assessor's office, one of the first counties in the nation to adapt . . .

This study focuses on the validity of the different Types of selection procedures used in promotional examinations. The validity of task oriented tests in public service agencies is of particular concern. It is contended that public agencies affect th . . .

This paper initially explores the current climate regarding public perceptions of local government effectiveness. There is a subsequent discussion of the general field of public relations from the context of historic and current practice as well as in . . .