PPOL 513 Law and Public Policy
This course examines the relationship between law�and public policy, with an emphasis on local�government law and policy. Students are also�introduced to the basics of reading judicial�opinions, the role of the courts, and sources of�law. The legal authority and public policy�consequences of City and County governance,�including city-county consolidation, special�districts, constitutional officers, boards,�commissions and quasi-public bodies, are covered�in the course. Related topics include�federalism, separation of powers, and home rule. �Substantive local government law and public�policy issues are also covered, including�collective bargaining and public pensions,�municipal tort liability, procurement, operating�and capital budgets, sunshine law, public�records, and ethics.