a person running for position in an in government in an election
candidate
a large, urban municipality with a population of at least 10 000 people
city
an amount of money that is collected on such things as property, income and business profits
taxes
a system of government in which people choose their rulers by voting for them in elections
democracy
a measurement of population in an area
population density
residents, property owners, and business owners in a municipality who can VOTE in an election
constituent
an urban municipality that can be formed if there is a population of at least 300 people
village
an amount of money charged to property owners in the municipality based on the value of the land
property taxes
the level of government given the power to make decisions that relate to local issues and services
municipal government
an election that is held between regular elections due to a vacancy
by-election
elected representatives of the municipality
Councillor
a community of 5 or more houses, consisting of 100 or fewer people
hamlet
money that comes into a municipality through various methods, such as taxes and sale of land
revenue
people who are elected or appointed to make decisions for the residents of a municipality
representative(s)
services such as water services, wastewater management, and solid waste management
utilities
the Chief Elected Official is the person who chairs council meetings in an URBAN municipality
Mayor
areas with farming and agricultural activities, generally with a relatively low population density
rural
a plan made on how to distribute money
budget
a document that presents a point of view on an issue and is signed by people who support that view
petition
being designated or chosen for a role, rather than being elected
appointed
the Chief Elected Official is the person who chairs council meetings in an RURAL municipality
Reeve
areas in which there are cities, towns and villages, with a higher population density
urban
a person who provides time to support activities and people, without expecting any financial reward
volunteer
guidelines that determine how services and programs will be provided by a municipality
policy
a geographic area that a municipality can use to divide areas for election purposes, based on population
ward, riding, or electoral district (only 1 needs to be written for points)