City Manager in Dayton; Four Years of Commission-manager Government, 1914-1917; and Comparisons With Four Preceding Years Under the Mayor-council Plan, 1910-1913

“City Manager in Dayton” offers a detailed examination of Dayton, Ohio's transition to a commission-manager form of government between 1914 and 1917. Authored by Walter Matscheck, Don Conger Sowers, and Chester E. Rightor, the book provides a comparative analysis of this new system against the preceding mayor-council plan from 1910 to 1913.This study delves into the practical implications and outcomes of adopting a city manager system, offering insights into the efficiency, accountability, and overall effectiveness of municipal governance. It is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the evolution of urban administration and the reform movements of the early 20th century. The book provides a case study in municipal reform, documenting Daytonâ€(TM)s experience and offering lessons applicable to other cities considering similar changes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more