Discuss How Counties Serve as the Agents of State Government

question 32

Essay

Discuss how counties serve as the agents of state government in Texas.Describe some of the factors that tend to impede the ability of the state government to supervise the counties.Describe constitutional changes that might make counties more accountable to the state or,conversely,more responsive to local problems.

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Definitions:

Responsibility

An obligation or duty to perform or complete a task with a level of care and competence.

Job Analysis

The systematic process of determining the skills, duties, and knowledge required for performing jobs in an organization.

Job Description

A formal document that outlines the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships of a particular job.

NOC

The National Occupational Classification, a standardized system that categorizes and describes every occupation in the Canadian economy.