County Gov't and Services
County Powers, the County Commission, and Other County Officials
Municipal Government, Forms of Municipal Gov't, Mayor-Council Form
Municipal Gov't, Council-Manager Form, Commission Form
Municipal Courts, Funding Municipal Government, Boards of Education
100
The town where the county court house is located.
What is the county seat?
100
The estimated worth of property.
What is a property assessment?
100
a city's "constitution"
What is a charter?
100
City governments grew larger and more complex.
Why was the council-manager form of municipal gov't established?
100
55
What is the number of school districts in WV?
200
55
What is the number of counties is WV now.
200
Keeps the official records of the county and supervises local elections.
What does the county clerk do?
200
A political unit smaller than the county
What is a municipality?
200
In this form of municipal, voters elect individuals to specific administrative positions.
What is the commission form of municipal form of gov't?
200
1949
What is the year the Supreme Court banned WV from giving money to cities?
300
Taxes on real property and personal property.
What is the source of much of the revenue for counties to fund services?
300
The most important local political unit in the state.
What is the county?
300
One has its own government; the other does not.
What is the difference between incorporated and unincorporated?
300
Commissioners of finance, streets, public safety, public works, public affairs.
What are some of the areas of responsibility of city commissioners?
300
Taxes, revenue sharing, service fees
What are sources of revenue for municipalities?
400
An estimate of the value of something, like property
What is an appraisal?
400
Building and maintaining county parks, stadiums, animal shelters, etc.
What are some responsibilities of county officials?
400
The city's population is the determiner.
What is the basis for classifying cities in WV?
400
The elected city council hires this professional?
Who hires the city manager?
400
It sets high school graduation requirements.
What is the West Virginia Department of Education?
500
Federal grants, fees and fines, funds from other state taxes.
What are other sources of revenue for local governments?
500
Executive and legislative powers of the county.
What are powers of the County Commission?
500
The system in which people elect both a city mayor and a city council.
What is the mayor-council form of city government?
500
They handle complex duties of city administration, know all areas of city government, and are able to work with all political factions.
What are the responsibilities of a city manager?
500
County, municipal, board of education
What are three examples of local governments?
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