Levels of Government
What are the three levels of government
Local, Provincial, Federal
What is a bylaw
A law created by the local government to tell people what they can and can't do
Name the four types of local government
Urban, Rural, First Nations, Metis
Who is the Mayor of Edmonton?
Amarjeet Sohi
Taxes
Money that people and businesses have to pay to the local government. Taxes pay for things the community needs to be happy and healthy!
Name one responsibility of the provincial government
Schools, hospitals, roads, police, energy and resources, tourism
Do bylaws in Calgary affect the city of Cochrane?
No
The top elected official of an Urban Government
Mayor
How many councillors involved in an urban government
Between 7 and 15, depending on the size of the community- usually 7 for towns!
Council
A group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area
Name 2 ways the local government collects taxes
Property Tax, User Fees (transit fare, paying to use facilites, utility services, Tickets (parking, speeding)
What might happen if you do not follow a bylaw?
You can be fined
The top elected official of a Rural Government
Reeve
How many councillors in rural governments?
Motion
An idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting
Name 4 local government services
Garbage pickup, libraries, recreational centers, parks, roads, snow removal, and police
A bylaw is created or changed at a ______
Council meeting
The top elected official of a First Nations government
Chief
The number of councillors in First Nations local governments depends on what factor?
Size
Municipal district
a rural area that has its own local government
Name one shared responsibility among all 3 levels of government
Parks, public health, transportation & infrastructure, public safety
Name the 4 steps involved in creating a bylaw
1. Introduction of motion at council meeting
2. Community input
3. Three readings and debate
4. Vote on motion by council
The top elected official of a Metis government
How many councillors in a Metis local government?
5
Advisory Commitees
Groups of concerned citizens and members of government. They give advice to the council.