After winning elections, newly elected local officials are faced with the reality of governing their localities. From ensuring judicious use of resources available to the empowerment of each and every constituent, local officials are faced with a myriad of challenges. This book outlines the key areas elected local officials must look at in order to govern effectively. It ranges from the traditional fields of political participation and fiscal management to the cutting edge issues of political audit, performance measures, accountability, and battling graft and corruption.