Chapter 13 Flashcards
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Incorporated
A place with an officially organized gov that provides services to residents
City charter
Document that grants power to a local gov
Home rule
The power granted by state legislatures to cities to manage their own affairs
Ordinances
City laws
Strong Mayer system
City gov in which mayor has strong executive powers
Weak mayor system
City gov in which mayors authority it limited
At large elections
Citywide elections in which concil members run for office
Special district
Unit of gov that deals with spicific functions
Metropolitan areas
Central city && its surrounding suburbs
County (( parish ))
Largest territorial && political subdivisions of a state
County seat
Town where the county courthouse is located
Town meeting
Political division of a county , type of local gov
Town meeting
Meeting where people of a town discuss and decide on issues
Township
Political division of a county
Types of city
Gov
Mayor (( most popular )) , manager (( appointed by council )) , && commission (( least popular ; appointed by board ))
Who makes the laws ?
Police
Jurrord
What sets up powers && duties of local governments ?
City charter
How is power divided in a mayor Council form of city government ?
Strong mayor system && weak mayor system
How is the city manager elected ?
At large elections
How are powers divided in a commission form of city government ?
5 commissioners are selected in citywide elections
What is the most common example of a special district ?
The local school district
What is a Metropolitan Statistical area ?
A central city && its Suburbs with a population of 50,000 or more
Jobs of county board of commissioners ::
- Given counties
- Pass laws
- Administers law enforcement
- Imposes taxes
- Employs inspectors
- Identifies issues && needs that are obstacles to your mission && direction
What is the job of a sheriff ?
Tax collector && keeper of jail
