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This is the first comprehensive study of a fundamental change in the governance of Britain - the transfer of power from democratically accountable central and local government to the closed world of quangos. These quasi-governmental bodies - for example health authorities, colleges, training and enterprise councils, housing action trusts and the Low Pay Commission - have boards whose members are appointed rather than elected. Yet the 70,000 appointed men and women are responsible for delivering major public services and spending substantial amounts of public money.Editorials
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Analyzes the change in the governing of Britain as a result of the transfer of power from democratically accountable central and local government to appointed bodies. These quasi-governmental bodies--health authorities, colleges, training and enterprise councils, and housing action trusts--have boards whose members are appointed and are responsible for delivering major public services. This study illustrates how policy and financial decisions are taken behind closed doors and lack accountability to citizens. It draws on UK and US experience to show how patronage in the appointment of board members enables the government of the day to extend its influence. Includes an analysis of proposals for reform. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
July 1, 1998
Publisher
Buckingham [England] ; Open University Press, 1998.
Pages
206
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780335198825