Local government refers to specific institutions or entities created by national constitutions (Brazil, Denmark, France, India, Italy, Japan, Sweden), by state constitutions (Australia, the United States), by ordinary legislation of a higher level of central government (New Zealand, the United...

Cover -- EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD -- Guest editorial -- Local councils' environmental sustainability reporting: who really counts? -- Mental models and cognitive discomfort -- Financial determinants of local government debt in New Zealand -- Making a splash -- Perceived accountability for local...