Here are entered works on the liability of the state for wrongful acts of officials. Works on criminal offenses committed by government officials in the performance of their duties are entered under Misconduct in office. Works on offenses against professional ethics or against discipline are entered under names of countries, cities, government departments, etc. with subdivision Officials and employees--Discipline. Works on specific offenses are entered under the name of the offense, e.g. Bribery. Works on the personal liability of government officials to the state or to individuals for wrongful acts committed in office are entered under Administrative responsibility.
Here are entered works on career government service and the laws governing it. Works on government service, including that by political appointment or employment contract, are entered under the name of the country, state, or city, with the subdivision Officials and employees. Works on personnel of a specific government agency are entered under the name of that agency, with the subdivision Officials and employees.Works on public sector employment as a counter-cyclical policy measure intended to provide jobs for the unemployed as well as to provide economic assistance to distressed areas and state and local government are entered under Public service employment.
Here are entered works on the branch of political science that deals primarily with the structure and workings of agencies charged with the administration of governmental functions. This heading may be divided geographically for works on this science in a specific place. Works on the governmental machinery of a particular jurisdiction are entered under the name of the jurisdiction, with the subdivision Politics and government. --subdivision Politics and government under names of countries, cities, etc.
