State Supervision of Local Government in Minnesota

Abstract

For purposes of the study Wallace's classification of degrees of administrative supervision was used. On the basis of the statutes of the several states, Professor Wallace concluded that supervisory devices could best be classified in ascending degree of individual effectiveness as follows: persuasive devices, including reports, inspection and investigation, and advice; inbetween devices, including grants-in-aid; and devices giving control over local action, including approval, review, orders, ordinances, removal, appointment, and substitute administration.1 In Minnesota, health is primarily a responsibility of the cities, villages, and