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The name for a new rule that a local government creates.
Bylaw
What is the other word for a local government?
A municipal government
What is the first step in becoming a candidate in a local government election?
Nomination
School boards have one ___________ that runs the school board and several _______, who are members of the school board.
Superintendent
Trustees
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A type of community in which a small population (amount of people) is spread out over a large geographic area.
Who is the top elected official in an urban local government?
A Mayor
What is the second step in becoming a candidate in a local government election?
Campaigning
This type of school is open to all students.
Public school
Name 4 of the 8 responsibilities of local government.
1. Seniors facilities
2. Animal control
3. Fire protection
4. Waste management
5. Streets and roads
6. Parks and recreation
7. Librairies
8. Public transportation
Local governments need money to provide services to citizens. What is this money called?
Revenue
Who is the top elected official in a First Nations local government?
A Chief
What are the 3 things a candidate must do to be nominated?
1. Complete papers
2. Give information about yourself
3. Say who nominated you
Name the 3 of the 5 types of schools in Alberta.
1. Public
2. Separate
3. Francophone
4. Charter
5. First Nations
How many times does a motion have to be considered before it can become a bylaw?
3 times
A type of community in which a large population (amount of people) are located in a small geographic area.
Urban
Who is the top elected official in a Métis local government?
A Chairperson
What are 3 things candidates do during a campaign?
1. Go door to door
2. Participate in debates
3. Get their ideas out to the community
4. Put up signs
Name 2 of the 7 responsibilities of a school board trustee.
1. make decisions about services and programming
2. make decisions about school buildings and student transportation
3. listen to people’s complaints and make fair judgments
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
1. User fees (licenses and permits)
2. Property taxes
3. Sales of goods
4. Transfer payments (money from other departments)
5. Rental of equipment
What is the name for the money that local governments spend?
Expenditures
Who is the top elected official in a rural local government?
A Reeve
List the 3 criteria required to vote in Alberta.
1. Canadian citizen
2. 18+ years old
3. Live in Alberta
This type of school follows the Alberta curriculum but also has a special focus.
Charter school
When a person gets involved in their community and participates in local government, this is called ______ ___________.
Active citizenship