Municipal Staff-Council Relations in Theory and Practice: Examining the Hamilton Gore Park Fiasco

Author

Vincent Sferrazza, Western University

Date of Award

1-1-1992

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Sancton, Andrew

Geographical Areas

Hamilton

Abstract

This paper examines concerns regarding the roles and responsibilities of councillors and bureaucrats within the policymaking process based on a case study of the Gore Park Rejuvenation Program in Hamilton. The findings reveal that if the expectations of councillors and bureaucrats are not coordinated, problems will eventually occur and, more specifically, if councillors do not prudently assess issues and bureaucrats fail to act responsibly, policies will not be properly formulated or delivered.

Recommended Citation

Sferrazza, Vincent, "Municipal Staff-Council Relations in Theory and Practice: Examining the Hamilton Gore Park Fiasco" (1992). MPA Major Research Papers. 3.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/3