Abstract
The paper examines the influence of the interactions between politicians and senior
administrators on decision making in “strong” and “weak” local authorities, based on the premise
that the success or failure of local government is, among other factors, the product of the
character of the decision making of its leadership – politicians, administrators, and the relations
between them. These relations derive not only from conflict or cooperation, but also from the
question of the power and influence each side wields over local decision making. The main
contribution of this study is that it shows decision making in local government to be the outcome
of these interactions and the degree of influence enjoyed by politicians or administrators.
The influence of politician-administrator interactions on decision making