In the book American intergovernmental relation foundation perspectives and issues pages Little Hoover: Executive Summary, p. 17-27, p. 53-77.
(450-600 words):
- In its study of special districts, the Little Hoover Commission makes five different recommendations regarding the visibility, design, and finances of independent special districts. Discuss the pros and cons of any three of those recommendations. Do you believe special purpose governments (districts) should be held to different standards than general purpose governments (cities and counties)? Why or why not?