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So You Want to Be In Government?

A Handbook for Appointed Officials In America's Governments
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In American governments, unlike in other countries, there are thick layers of officials who serve on a short-term basis as high officials in appointive offices. Thousands of people serve in these roles. They are "inners and outers" who serve "at the pleasure" of the officials who appointed them. This small book-really a long essay-is intended to inform people who should be interested in these exciting, challenging leadership jobs inside America's governments. It is hoped the ideas presented here and the advice proffered will stimulate interested citizens to seek and accept appointive office, and that this book will also aid them in being successful in carrying out their responsibilities.
Richard P. Nathan is Director of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government.
Acknowledgments 1. Joining "The Governing Class" "The Governing Class The U.S. System The Academic View A Debatable Assumption Turnover at the Top Types of Inners and Outers The Ethics of Influence 2. Getting to Be--And Being--A Leader Which Political Party? Being Political Loyalty 3. Team Building The B-Team The A-Team The Subcabinet 4. Making Policy The Budget Process The PPB System Where Do New Ideas Come From? 5. Policy Implementation Implementation as Exploration Advice for Policy Managers What Works? An Example Being an Accountable Leader Appendix to Chapter 5 -- American Federalism 6. Dealing with the Media 7. Wielding Power in America's Governments Nine Suggestions Expanding the Talent Pool for Public Service
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