General
Bylaws
People in Local Government
Having a Voice, getting involved
Schools
100

What does Revenue and Expenses mean?

  1. Revenue: money they get from taxes, etc.

  2. Expenses: money they have to spend 

100
What is a Bylaw
A law created by local government.
100

Who is the Mayor of Edmonton?

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi

100
What is the Mustard Seed Street Ministry do in Calgary
Provide services to homeless Calgarians.
100

Name the two public school boards in Edmonton

Calgary Public Board The Separate/ Catholic Board

200
How is money raised for services provided by local governments?
Property Taxes
200
Do bylaws made in Calgary effect the city of Cochrane?
No
200
What might an Alderman be called in another city?
Councillor
200
Names two ways people can have a voice in local government.
Phone, email, talk with, vote, etc with the Mayor or Alderman
300
Name four types of local government.
Urban, Rural, First Nations, Metis
300
Who would vote to approve a bylaw?
The Mayor and Alderman
300
Who is in charge of overseeing city departments in local government?
City Manager
300
Name two ways you can have a voice in local government.
Phone, email, twitter, write, speak to, vote for the Mayor or Alderman
300
Who is a trustee?
A person who serves on a school board
400
Name three services provided by local government.
Seniors, Public Transportation, Fire, 
Waste, Parks, Animal, Libraries, 
Streets, Police, etc
400

How many times are pending bylaws discussed?

3

400
Is the Chief of a First Nations local government elected or appointed?
Elected
400
What is a petition?
A written request that contains the 
signatures of people who support a 
cause.
400
Name three of five types of schools found in Alberta.
Public, Separate, francophone, 
Charter, First Nations.
500
Name the top elected official in rural local government. Hint, he's called the Mayor in urban local government
Reeve
500
A ____ is what an Alderman makes in the first step in creating a bylaw
Motion
500
What does a superintendent do?
They are responsible for overseeing/ running the schools within their jurisdiction or school board
500
What do Civils Servants do?
They run or work in a government department
500

Name three things trustees do

  1. make decisions about services and programming

  2. make decisions about school buildings and student transportation

  3. listen to people’s complaints and make judgements

  4. make sure the provincial curriculum is taught

  5. decide how the budget is spent

  6. listen to what people think is important for their children’s education

  7. make rules and policies for schools

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