MPR_TPRM Development of Municipal and Rural Communities: Theory and Practice

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 10 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Irena Václavková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Irena Václavková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Simona Hrabalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Simona Hrabalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Milan Viturka, CSc.
Department of Regional Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Iveta Suchomelová Vašíčková
Supplier department: Department of Regional Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Mon 16:20–17:55 P101
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MPR_TPRM/01: Tue 12:50–14:30 P102, S. Hrabalová, I. Václavková
MPR_TPRM/02: Mon 18:00–19:35 P403, S. Hrabalová, I. Václavková
MPR_TPRM/03: Tue 14:35–16:15 P304, S. Hrabalová, I. Václavková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 66 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/66, only registered: 0/66, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/66
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In the context of historical development, municipalities as a basic part of civic selfgovernment, nowadays fulfil a range of functions. In legislative framework they were given a range of competencies, that can be realized in various ways. The object of this course is the confrontation of theoretical and practical means of implementation of tne competencies.;

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- define the basic principles of functioning of municipalities;
- differentiate the basic instruments of management in municipalities;
- describe the budgetary process on the municipal level;
- understand and interpret various forms of indebtedness of municipalities;
- describe the most prevalent methods of quality evaluation of public services.

Knowledge gained in this course serves as a theoretical-methodological basis for comprehension of the subsequent courses.
Syllabus
  • 1. Municipal constitution in the Czech Republic, legislative framework.
  • 2. Functions of municipalities. Historical development of municipalities. Size structure of municipalities.
  • 3. Basic management instruments in municipalities. Strategic palnning on municipal level.
  • 4. Budget outlook of municipalities.
  • 5. Municipal budget. Budgetary process, budget composition.
  • 6. – 7. Rvenues of municipal budgets.
  • 8. Expenditures of municipal budgets.
  • 9. Assets of municipalities and its administration.
  • 10. Indebtedness of municipalities in the Czech Republic.
  • 11. - 13. Methods of quality evaluation of public services.
Literature
    required literature
  • HRABALOVÁ, Simona. Teorie a praxe rozvoje měst a obcí. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2004, 93 s. ISBN 8021033568. info
    not specified
  • PROVAZNÍKOVÁ, Romana. Financování měst, obcí a regionů : teorie a praxe. 2. aktualiz. a rozš. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2009, 304 s. ISBN 9788024727899. URL info
Teaching methods
The course takes the form of lectures and seminars. There are explained main thesis of the course within lectures. These thesis are further discussed in seminars.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded by the written exam. Student can apply for the final exam provided that she/he fulfils given conditions
- she/he elaborate a seminar paper in a given extent and a structure to the obligatory date,
- she/he gians at least 10 points (out of 20) in continuous written test which takes place during the seminars according to the schedule.
In order to pass the subject, students are required to gian at least 60 % of points (usually 18 out of 30) for their final test.
Detailed information concerning the seminar work is available at study materials of the course in the IS MU.
Important information! If student commits a prohibited act, such as usage of various forbidden tools, cribbing, taking out any part of the exam or any other cheating, teacher is allowed to interrupt an exam and to grade a student with F, FF or FFF according to the seriousness of the offence. Mentioned procedure relates to all the activities that are included to the final evaluation of the course (seminar work, essays, tests etc.).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Credit evaluation note: k=2.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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