General
What members of local government are elected by the people?
The Mayor and Councillors, Trustees
What is a Bylaw?
A law created by local government.
Name 3 types of municipalities? And what makes them different?
Cities, Town, Village, Summer Village, Hamlet, Metis Settlement, Counties
Who announces the results of an election?
Returning officer
How is money raised for services provided by local governments?
Property Taxes
Do bylaws made in Edmonton affect the city of Calgary?
No
What are the 6 steps in an election?
Nomination, Campaigning, Prepare Polling stations, Eligibility to vote, Cast and count votes, declaring outcome
Names two ways people can have a voice in local government.
Phone, email, talk with, vote, etc with the Mayor or councillor
What are some responsibilities of a school board?
To ensure curriculum is taught
Make decsions about policies
Set rules
Administer budgets
student transportation
Name four types of local government.
Urban, Rural, First Nations, Metis
Who would vote to approve a bylaw?
The Mayor and City Councillors
What can people do if they don't agree with what is happening in their government? (Name 3 things)
Write letters, rallies, demonstrations, picket, petitions
What is the job of the scrutineer?
To oversee the procedures and make sure it is fair.
Who is a trustee?
A person who serves on a school board and is elected
Name three services provided by local government.
Seniors, Public Transportation, Fire, Waste, Parks, Animal, Libraries, Streets, Police, etc
What happens if you don't follow a bylaw?
Fine or warning
Name 3 things you need to be eligible to vote in Alberta?
Canadian citizen, over 18, lived in Canada for at least 6 months, photo id
What is a petition?
A written request that contains the signatures of people who support a cause.
Name three of five types of schools found in Alberta.
Public, Separate, francophone, Charter, First Nations.
Name the top elected official in rural local government. Hint, he's called the Mayor in urban local government
Reeve
How many times does a bylaw get read before becoming a bylaw? (If it is approved by council?)
Three
Why do people campaign before an election?
They try to spread their message, get people to vote
Who is our Schoolboard trustee?
Sherry Adams
What does transparency in elections mean?
That the procedures are see through , no secrecy