Definitions
How the local government spends their money
Expenditures or Expenses
What is usually the population of a City urban municipality
More than 10,000
How the local government makes their money
Revenue or Income
Providing Services, Collecting Taxes and Making Laws
- Public
- Seperate or Catholic
- Charter
- Francophone
- First Nations
Groups of concerned citizens and members of government. Give advice to the council
Advisory Committees
What are the 3 types of Urban Municipalities
Town, Village, City
A piece of paper used for voting that lists the names of the candidates
Ballot
What is one shared responsibility Local Government shares with Federal and Provincial government
- Roads
- Laws
- Police
- Environment
- Parks
- Tourism
What are the 3 types of Urban Municipalities
Town, Village, City
A person elected to local government
Who are the representatives of a Rural Municipality
Reeve and Councillors
What are Civil servants
People who are hired to run or work in the government departments
Who is the most important HIRE local government
City or Town Manager
What are the 4 steps to an election process
Nominating, Campaigning, Voting, Declaring the outcome
Is responsible for running the schools jurisdiction.
Superintendent
How are the Chief and Councillors of a First Nation Authority elected
They are elected by all members of the First Nations Community
To identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position
Nominate
Fire Protection
Providing Parks and Recreations
Waste Disposal
Public Transportation
Streets and Roads
Animal Control
Libraries
Senior Facilities
What part of democracy does Bylaws support
Justice or Representation
A region with it's own local government
Municipal Area
An example of a Specialized Municipality
Mackenzie County or Strathcona County
A Rural area that has its own local government
Municipal District
How is a Bylaw Passed (Tell me the steps 1-8)
Step 1: Bylaw Motion is introduced
Step 2: Councillor makes motion to pass bylaw at council
Step 3: Council considers motion for the first time
Step 4: Council considers motion for the second time
Step 5: Council considers motion for the third time
Step 6: Members of council vote on motion
Step 7: Motion Fails or Passes
Step 8: If motion passes it becomes a bylaw
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