Definitions
How the local government spends their money, starts with an E
What are expenditures/expenses
usually has a large population
urban municipality
These are the specific laws created by a local government to keep a community safe and organized.
What are BYLAWS?
These are the elected officials who make decisions about how schools in your area are run.
school trustees
What are Civil servants?
People who are hired to run or work in the government departments
Groups of concerned citizens and members of government. Get together and give advice to the council
Advisory Committees
Name 2 types of Urban Municipalities
cities, towns, villages
Most of the money a local government uses to pay for services comes from this type of tax on buildings and land.
PROPERTY TAXES
How often are school board elections?
every 3 years according to textbook, rules changed in 2013 to every 4 years
how can students participate in democratic process
Start a petition, contact your council members, join a youth council, prepare a presentation...
Name 2 possible titles for a person elected to local government
Who are the representatives of a Rural Municipality
Reeve and Councillors
If a citizen disagrees with a local law, they might start one of these—a written request signed by many people.
PETITION
These are the three types of school boards found in Alberta communities.
Public, Seperate, Francophone, Charter, Private...
Before a new rule (bylaw) can be officially passed and voted on by the council, it must go through this many "readings" or examinations to give the public a chance to comment.
3x
Is responsible for running the schools jurisdiction.
What is a SUPERINTENDENT
Name for Metis communities that have their own local government
Metis Settlement
While most income comes from property taxes, local governments also earn money through these, which are charges for specific things like using a recreation center or buying a pet license.
user fees
Besides hiring teachers, school boards are responsible for this service that helps students get to school safely if they live far away.
transportation (school buses)
BONUS:
What are 3 jobs of the Trustees
- Make Decisions about services and programming
- Make rules and policies for schools
- Make decisions about school buildings and student transportation
- Listen to people's complaints and make fair judgements
- Make sure the provincial curriculum is taught
- Decide how the budget is spent
- Listen to what people think is important for their children's education
- Make rules and policies for schools
This senior official is not elected by the public, but is instead hired by the council to oversee all city departments and ensure that the council's decisions are carried out.
Who is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or General Manager?
A region with it's own local government
Municipal Area
This type of municipality is sparsely populated, outside of cities and towns, usually with agricultural lands
RURAL
This is the formal name for a proposal put forward by a member of the council to be discussed and voted on during a meeting.
What is a MOTION?
These specific school boards are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to ensure that minority language rights and cultural identity are preserved.
FRANCOPHONE School Boards
This is the specific municipal department or committee that would handle a request to install a new playground or fix a broken swing set.
Parks and Recreation