Local Government Positions
Define Local Government
An administrative group who make decisions for a town, city, or district made up of representatives who have been elected by citizens who live there.
True or False:
Local Government is responsible for providing and maintaining libraries.
True.
This is the name of laws passed by Local Government.
Bylaws.
The number of councilors on a council is dependent on this.
The leader of an Urban Municipality is called this.
A mayor.
True or False: Local Government provides police services.
False.
This group of people is affected by bylaws.
The citizens that live in the community.
Rural government usually represents several villages. How many councilors represent each village?
Usually 3 councilors per village being represented.
The leader of the council for Rural Municipalities is called this.
A Reeve.
Fire protection, waste disposal, and animal control are three examples of this.
Responsibilities of Local Government.
Before a bylaw is made, a suggestion is presented to the council. This suggestion has a special named called a ____.
Motion.
First Nations Reserves.
They are elected by the citizens who live in the area.
This is how Local Government makes most of its money.
Property taxes from the citizens who live in the community.
A motion must be considered how many times before it's put to a vote?
3 times.
This type of Rural Government is run by a Chairperson.
Metis Settlement.
Grande Prairie is an example of this type of local government.
An Urban Municipality.
What does local government spend most of its money on.
Building roads, and road maintenance (such as snow removal).
Once a motion is put to a vote, how many people need to agree for it to become a bylaw?
The majority of the council.
What is the name of the Mayor of Grande Prairie?
Jackie Clayton.