Legislative branch
In counties, who is the legislative branch? (who makes laws)
Who is the executive branch in cities and towns?
The mayor
Who is the person who supervises public schools?
The superintendent
How does the local government get money?
Through taxes, and the money given to it by the state.
In cities and towns, who is the legislative branch? (who makes laws)
The city/town council
Who is hired by the mayor to help them with everyday jobs?
The municipal manager
How many local elected positions are there (other than the mayor)?
4
How many different powers does the local government have?
7
What are laws made by the Board of supervisors or the City/Town Council called?
How long is the mayor term for?
4 years
What does the Sheriff do?
Patrolling, arresting criminals, and maintaining jails
What document do cities have that list the local government's powers?
Charters
The Board of supervisors or Town/City council _________ the annual budget.
Approves
C_________ can have enormous influence on the decisions of the local government by communicating their o_________ and p__________.
Citizens, opinions, preferences
What are the local elected positions (other than the mayor)?
The sheriff, the clerk of court, revenue commissioner, treasurer
If a Harrisonburg's local government makes a law prohibiting throwing trash in Black's Run, which power is our local government using?
Protecting the environment
Name at least one City Council member for Harrisonburg.
Mayor Reed
Vice mayor Flemming
Laura Dent
Monica Robinson
Nasser Alsaadun
Who is the mayor and vice mayor of Harrisonburg?
Deanna Reed and Dany Flemming
Who is Harrisonburg's superintendent?
Dr. Richards
Name the powers of the local government.
Guarantee public security, guarantee public health, provide education, protect the environment, collect taxes, enforce state and local laws, regulate the use of land.