The study of governance helps to explain how cities work. Urban governance looks at the Constitution, roles and responsibilities of different levels of government, intergovernmental relations, fiscal transfers, municipal finance, models for financing and delivering municipal infrastructure and services, city negotiations with private sector and civil society – ultimately a city’s ability to get things done. The context for governance has a significant influence on the substance and processes of planning and decision?making within cities. The teaching of the subject will focus on Victoria and Melbourne and will generally include case studies of private sector involvement in service... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: None
