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Rural Government
Course Description
Study of local government in relation to economic and social development of rural areas. Includes organization, management and finance of local rural government in selected low and high- income communities; relationship between levels of government and alternatives to local autonomy.
Course Category : Major Course
Credit Units : 3 Credit Units
Duration : 1 Semester
Prerequisites : None
Contact Hours : To be arranged
Teaching Method : Online or Distance Mode
Assessment : Assignments, Exercises and Exams
Contents
- Local Government Concepts and Basic Policies Underlying the Local Government Code
- The Creation of Local Government Units
- General Powers and Attributes of Local Government Units
- Local Government Units: Their Nature and Role; Offices and Officials; and Powers and Duties
- Elective Local Government Officials
- Local Government Legislation
- Local Financial Resources
- Local Government and Rural Development
Reading Materials : To be advised
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