Deil Wright: Institutional Affiliation Student's Name Instructor's Name Course Name Date

Deil Wright
Institutional Affiliation
Student's Name
Instructor's Name
Course Name
Date
Introduction to Intergovernmental Relations
• Definition: Intergovernmental relations are the communications and
associations that exist between various government levels, including the
federal, state, and local, state, and federal governments (Stephens &
Wikstrom, 2007).
• Significance: Intergovernmental relations assists local governments in
navigating the complicated web of rules and regulations imposed by
various levels of government, obtaining funds and resources for
curriculums and services, and collaborating with other levels of
government to achieve common goals.
• Preview: In this presentation, I will discuss Deil Wright's overlapping
model of intergovernmental relations and its core constituents, the
different forms of intergovernmental associations and their influence on
local government services and curriculums.
Deil Wright's Overlapping Model of
Intergovernmental Relations
• Explanation of Deil Wright's overlapping model of intergovernmental
relations (Agranoff & Radin, 2015).
• Description of the core mechanisms of the model.
• Scrutiny of how the model can aid local government administrators
better comprehend intergovernmental relations.
Types of Intergovernmental Relations
• Explanation of the various forms of intergovernmental associations.
• Description of cooperative relationships (Wright, 1974).
• Breakdown of the influence of each form of association on local
government services and programs.
• A Venn diagram that shows how the different forms overlap and
interact with each other.
Federal and State Governments in Local
Decision-making
• Explanation of the role of federal and state governments in local
government policy implementation and decision-making.
• Account of the effect of federal funding on local government services
and curriculums.
• Discussion of the influence of state regulations and mandates on local
Impact of Intergovernmental Relations on
Local Government Services and Programs
• Explanation of how intergovernmental relations can impact local
• Discussion of the role of intergovernmental relations in shaping local
government policies.
• Breakdown of the influence of intergovernmental relations on the
value and ease of access of local government services and programs.
• Real-world instances or case studies of intergovernmental relations
affecting local government services and programs, either positively or
negatively.
Challenges faced by Local Government Managers in
Navigating Intergovernmental Relations
• Description of the challenges faced by local government managers in
traversing intergovernmental relations.
• Discussion of the challenges of funding and regulatory compliance.
• Breakdown of the challenges of limited resources competing priorities.
• Discussion of how these difficulties can be addressed through
operational communication, collaboration, and strategic planning.
Case Studies of Successful Intergovernmental
Collaboration
• Presentation of various case studies or real-world instances of
successful intergovernmental collaboration in local government
management.
• Analysis of the primary factors that led to the success of the case
studies, such as clear communication, shared goals, and effective
leadership.
Citizen Engagement in Intergovernmental
Relations
• Explanation of the function of citizen engagement in
intergovernmental relations.
• Discussion of the various types of citizen engagement, including
public meetings, community surveys, and online platforms.
• Analysis of the effect of citizen engagement on intergovernmental
relations.
• Discussion of best practices for local government managers in
engaging citizens in intergovernmental relations.
Best Practices for Local Government Managers
in Building and Maintaining Effective
Intergovernmental Relations
• Discussion of best practices for building and upholding operational
intergovernmental relations (Nelson & Svara, 2015).
• Analysis of the benefits of implementing best practices in
intergovernmental relations, such as enhanced service delivery, better
efficiency, and better coordination.
• Discussion of how best practices can be adapted to various local
government contexts and how they can be executed.
Conclusion
• Summary of the key points covered in this presentation.
• Call to action for local government managers to prioritize and invest in
intergovernmental relations as a primary feature of their management
strategies, stressing the benefits it can bring to their services and
programs and the community they serve.
References
• Agranoff, R., & Radin, B. A. (2015). Deil Wright’s Overlapping Model of Intergovernmental Relations:
The Basis for Contemporary Intergovernmental Relationships. Publius, 45(1), 139–159.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/24734653#metadata_info_tab_contents
• Nelson, K. L., & Svara, J. H. (2015). The Roles of Local Government Managers in Theory and Practice: A
Centennial Perspective. Public Administration Review, 75(1), 49–61.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/24758024
• Stephens, G. R., & Wikstrom, N. (2007). American intergovernmental relations. A Fragmented Federal
Polity.
• Wright, D. S. (1974). Intergovernmental Relations: an Analytical Overview. The ANNALS of the American

Deil Wright: Institutional Affiliation Student's Name Instructor's Name Course Name Date

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Deil Wright: Institutional Affiliation Student's Name Instructor's Name Course Name Date

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Deil Wright: Institutional Affiliation Student's Name Instructor's Name Course Name Date

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Deil Wright

The Basis for Contemporary Intergovernmental Relationships. Publius, 45(1), 139–159.

Centennial Perspective. Public Administration Review, 75(1), 49–61.

You might also like