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PADM: Public Administration

This guide features the key resources for students of public administration.

Featured e-books

What Is Government Good At? by Donald J. Savoie
Call Number: Online book. Click on the title for access.
Rescuing policy: the case for public engagement by Lenihan, Don
Call Number: Online book. Click on the title for access.
Flat, Flexible, and Forward-Thinking: Public Service Next
Call Number: Online book. Click on the title for access.

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Suggested search terms TIP: consider adding Canada or British Columbia to your search

corporate governance
public administration
government policy
public sector
civil service

Briefing notes

Practical Guide To Writing Briefing Notes In The Government Of Canada [PDF]
From the University of Waterloo
Public Sector Writing Effective Plain Language Writing for Ministers & Deputy Ministers
A PDF version of the above webpage
Memoranda and Briefing Notes [differences]
From Publicsectorwriting.com
GovTalk: Writing Briefing Notes
From Queen's University

Selected websites

Institute of Public Administration Of Canada
Institute on Municipal Finance & Governance
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
An advocacy group representing over 2000 Canadian municipalities.
Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)
Local Government Management Association of British Columbia
Centre for First Nations Governance
A non-profit organization that supports First Nations as they develop effective self- governance.
ICMA (previously known as the International City Managers' Association)
Considered to be the world’s leading association of professional city and county managers and other employees who serve local governments.

Governance & record keeping

Governance & Recordkeeping Around the World
A free, online newsletter that highlights issues pertaining to public administration and recordkeeping practices in the public and private sector