Services
Name 3 services provided by your local government?
fire services, street lights, parking, recreation, waste management, recycling, libraries, building permits
List the types of local government.
4 types: urban, rural, first natios and metis
What is a bylaw?
a law passed by a local government
What is the definition of a school board?
a group of people who manage the schools in an area
List the steps in an election for a local government.
-nominating
-campaigning
- preparing the polling stations
-showing eligibility to vote
-casting and counting votes
-declaring the outcome
What is the responsibility of local government?
provide services to all citizens
What do we call the head of an urban government?
What does urban government include?
-the head is the mayor
-cities, towns and villages
Why are bylaws important?
to keep the community safe and let everyone know the expectations
The Superintendent of a school board…
the person who is responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction
Who can run for local elections?
Canadian citizens who are 18 years old and live in the area you wish to run in.
What do we mean by local government?
The people elected to make decisions about laws, services, and how things will run in a city or municipality
What do we call the head of a rural government?
What does the rural government include?
-mayor or reeve
- municipal districts and counties
How is a bylaw passed?
- a motion is made by a councillor
-presentation and discussion
- voting on it during a council meeting
-discussed and voted on in a 2nd meeting
-discussed and voted for a third time
-majority agrees and it becomes a bylaw
The Trustees of a school board…
are the people who make up the school board
How do you get your name on a ballot?
You need to be nominated and complete the official papers.
Name a business that can open in a local government.
retail stores, toys r us, grocery stores, pharmacies, home depot, etc...
What do we call the head of the first nations' reserves?
- chief
What happens at a council meeting?
Council discusses issues and makes decisions that affect the community.
List 3 responsibilities of school boards.
make decisions about services and programming
make decisions about school buildings and transportation
make sure the provincial curriculum is taught
listen to people’s complaints and make judgments
decide how the budget is spent
listen to what people think is important for their children’s education
appoint the superintendent
plan student transportation
ensure staff are hired and trained
3. If you are nominated for an election how do you get people to vote for you?
You need to campaign by creating brochures and signs. Visiting door to door and speaking at events and debates.
How does the local government get the money to help with services?
collects taxes
what do we call the head of a metis settlement?
-chairperson
What is an advisory committee? Give an example of one.
They are concerned citizens and members of government and give advice to council. Examples are the police commission, library board, and art foundation
How many types of schools do we have in Alberta?
public, separate, charter, francophone and first nations schools
What happens on election day?
The polling stations are set up. People arrive at the polling station to vote. The winner is the person with the most votes.