Media and local government
By: by Michael J. Smither ; with the advice and assistance of Susan M. Gardner and Mary E. Tully
Contributors: Gardner, Susan M.; Tully, Mary E.
Publisher: Municipal World
Published: 1999
Place of publication: St. Thomas, Ont
Language: eng
Number of pages: 293
ISBN-13: 9780919779464
Subjects: Local government and the press; Municipal corporations; Administration locale et presse; Municipalités
Notes: On cover: A practical guide for communication at the local level.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1: Constitutional freedom; title: Chapter 1. The role of the media; title: Chapter 2. Charter of Rights and Freedoms; title: Chapter 3. Media professionalism: conflict of calling?; title: Part 2: Participation by stakeholders; title: Chapter 4. Decline in electoral opportunity; title: Chapter 5. Voting patterns; title: Part 3: Local government structure; title: Chapter 6. Dual roles for the municipal council; title: Chapter 7. Understanding the principles of policy; title: Chapter 8. Functions and relationships; title: Part 4. Meetings; title: Chapter 9. Historical shroud of secrecy; title: Chapter 10. Council and committee meetings today; title: Chapter 11. School board meetings; title: Chapter 12. Meetings of other boards; title: Chapter 13. Improper conduct at meetings; title: Part 5: Access to information; title: Chapter 14. History and guiding principles; title: Chapter 15. Access versus privacy; title: Chapter 16. Access procedure; title: Chapter 17. Appeal procedure; title: Part 6: Media coverage; title: Chapter 18. Recording; title: video / audio; title: Chapter 19. Editorial sensitivity; title: Chapter 20. Communication tool box; title: Part 7: Pecuniary interest; title: Chapter 21. Current legislation; title: Chapter 22. Journalist as elected member; title: Chapter 23. Influencing the voting; title: Part 8: Defamation; title: Chapter 24. Libel and slander; title: Chapter 25. Defence of privilege; title: Chapter 26. Truth, fair comment, consent; title: Chapter 27. Newspaper reports; title: Chapter 28. Letters to the editor; title: Chapter 29. Strong language; title: Part 9: Conclusion; title: Chapter 30. Past present and future; title: Part 20: Appendix; title: index; title: Appendix 'A'; title: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; title: Appendix 'B'; title: Regulation; title: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; title: Appendix 'C'; title: Libel and Slander Act; title: Appendix 'D'; title: Table of cases; title: Appendix 'E'; title: Website guide; title: Index.