Counties
The money from people or businesses that pays for land and buildings inside the county
Property Tax
Example of direct democracy where people gather to vote on issues
Town Meeting
A mayor must obtain the consent of the council before taking action in this form of city government.
All levels of government must do this.
Obey the US Constitution
Local laws and regulations that govern a local governmental unit
Ordinances
Federal/state governments require a county to provide certain services but do not provide money for it.
Unfunded Mandate
Villages and boroughs are mainly established in
Rural Areas
Form of government where elected officials act as the legislative body and department heads.
Commission Government
Control of schools is left to this group
Local Board of education
Cities compete with other cities to attract this.
Trade & Industry
The state gives the county the authority to provide services.
Dillon's Rule
Unit of government that is usually larger than a village and smaller than a city that began in the New England Colonies
Town
Voters elect a city council to make laws and appoint the city’s chief executive.
Council-Manager Government
States established these to make sure professional workers are qualified
Licensing Boards
The smallest unit of government after a state.
County
An elected commission appoints a county executive
Commission/Admin/Manager
Unit of government that addresses a special need in certain areas such as schools, police and fire departments, and healthcare services.
Special District
Form of government where the mayor holds executive power including preparing a budget and appointing officials.
Strong Mayor Plan or Mayor-Council Government
Federal funds provided for specific purposes.
Grants-in-Aid
President that introduced the interstate highway system
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
A county government where citizens elect a commission that has legislative and executive powers.
Commission Only
When rural communities grow to a population of 200-300 the residents establish this unit of government.
Village
Basic plan for local government unit that defines its powers, responsibilities, and organization
Charter
Federal funds provided for broad purposes
Unit of local government that is incorporated by the state and has a large degree of self-government
Municipality