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Why have Local gov?
100

It is a person elected to local government.

A councillor

100
It is a group of elected representatives who makes decisions for a local area.
What is a council?
100
Name three of the services that local government provides?
What is Senior facilities, Public transportation, Fire protection, waste disposal, parks and recreation, animal control, libraries, streets and roads.
100
This board is a type of government. They get involved in the big decision for schools. They make sure that education is provided for people.
What is a school board?
100

What is the title of the top elected offical?

- Mayor

- Reeve

-Chief

-Chairperson

200

It is an idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting.

A motion

200
It is the administraion of a city of municipality by elected officals who make decisions and laws about local issues and services.
What is a local government?
200
Name one bylaw you know of in Grande Praire City or your local county.
-Answers will vary
200

Is the person responsible for runnign the schools in a jurisdiction. Similar to the position of a CEO of a company.

Superintendent?

200

How does local government raise funds for budget?

Property tax

300

Laws that are passed by a local government.

bylaw

300
It is a rural area that has its own local government.
What is a municipal district?
300
Name one service you are thankful for. Explain why.
-Appropriate answers will vary. Must give valid reason for answer.
300

It is a list of items that shows how much money will be spent on each item.

A budget

300

What kinds of laws do local governments make?

Bylaws

400
It is a meeting place where public discussions occur.
What is a forum?
400
They are groups of converned citizens and members of government. They give advice to the council.
What are advisory committees?
400
What makes a good leader? Give one answer with a valid reason.
-Good communication skills -Problem solving skills -Enthusiasm to participate -Able to work with others -Available to listen -Concerned about the community
400
Name one part of passing a bylaw.
What are: -introduce motion -counceillor makes motion to pass -consider for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd time -Members of council vote on motion
500
It is a region that has its own local government.
What is a municipal area?
500
It means to identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position.
What is nominate?
500
Name one way that local government is different from provincial and federal government.
-Answers will vary.
500

A person who serves on a school board is called?

A trustee

500
Name one of the three ways municipal areas can be divided/organized? (p. 110)
What are: -Urban (cities, towns, villages) -Rural (municipal districts, counties) -First Nations Reserves and Metis Settlements
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