Responsibilities of the Local Government
This responsibility includes giving people public transportation, libraries and more.
Providing Services
This type of municipality has a mayor as it's leader
urban
What is the mayor of Wetaskiwins name?
Taylor Gandam
What is the first step in the electoral process?
Getting nominated
How the government pays for the services they provide
taxes and revenue
taxes are money people in the community pay (main is property tax)
revenue is money the local government makes from user fees, events and more
rural
How many councillors are there in Wetaskiwin (not including the mayor)
6
Who works the polling stations?
Election workers
The local government makes these special laws that only apply to that community and are centered around behavior and safety
This type of municipality is spread over a large area
rural
Our council is responsible for
1. making decisions
2. organizing committees to take care of community services
3. vote on motions to become bylaws
4. listen to the concerns of community members
What are some ways that people can campaign?
Signs, phone calls, letters, public forums, road signs
The local government gives people a
voice
This type of municipality has a chairperson as a leader
Metis Settlement Council
Elected
3 things to be eligible to vote
1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Be a Canadian Citizen
3. Lived in the area for the past 6 months
What is the main type of tax collected by the local government?
property tax
This type of municipality has a Chief as it's leader
First Nations Authority
Why is there always an odd number of members on a council?
So that there cannot be a tie when they are voting on motions or making decisions.
What is the sheet of paper you cast your vote on called?
A ballot