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General
Bylaws
People in Local Government
Steps to an election
Schools
100
What members of local government are elected by the people?
The Mayor and Council
100
What is a Bylaw
A law created by local government.
100

Who is the Mayor of Fort McMurray

Sandy Bowman 
100

What is step 1?

Nominating 

100

Name the three types of public school boards in Alberta

Public Board & The Separate/ Catholic Board, Francophone 

200
How is money raised for services provided by local governments?
Taxes
200
Do bylaws made in Banff effect the city of Calgary?
No
200

The number of councillors in a city is based on... 

population 

200

What is step 4

Showing eligibility to vote 

200

What is two responsibilities of school boards?

Budget, decide about school building, plan student transportation, appoint superintendent, ensure curriculum is taught and ensure staff are hired and trained 

300
Name four types of local government.
Urban, Rural, First Nations, Metis
300
Who would vote to approve a bylaw?
The Mayor/Reeve and Councillors 
300

What is the main responsibility of the Mayor and councillors

To make decisions for their city

300

The name of a person who observes the voting and the counting 

Scrutineer

300
Who is a trustee?
A person who serves on a school board
400
Name three services provided by local government.
Seniors, Public Transportation, Fire, 
Waste, Parks, Animal Control, Libraries, 
Streets, Police, etc
400

Which level of government would create bylaws

Local Government

400
Is the Chief of a First Nations local government elected or appointed?
Elected
400

How old do you have to be to vote in Alberta?

18

400

What pillar of democracy do school boards show? and explain 

Freedom- choose the school that fits you best/ freedom to go to school

Equity- Get the support you need to succeed in school

Representatives-Trustees make decisions for us 

500
Name the top elected official in rural local government. Hint, he's called the Mayor in urban local government
Reeve
500

True or False:

A Bylaw in the city of Fort McMurray is all pets must be leashed 

True 

500
What does a superintendent do?
They are responsible for overseeing/ running the schools within their jurisdiction or school board
500

Who announces the results of an election 

The returning officer 

500

True or false:

Trustees are appointed 

False