Chapter 16 local politics Flashcards
The relationship between state and county government
Dillon’s Rule the two basic types of relationships are a general law City and a charter City
What are special districts
Joint power authorities utility mosquito abatement
What are charter cities
The governing system is defined by the City own Carter document rather than by the state
What are general law City
Powers of a general law city are limited to those conferred upon it by the state legislature, the cities like a charter and must adhere closely with state law
What is a mayor Council
A form of local government in which a mayor is elected in a partisan election, partisan election determine the mayor, who serves as the chief executive, and city council members, who are usually elected from District with in the City
What is a council manager
Form of local government in which a professional city or town Manager is appointed by elected councilors
What is a strong mayor
Form of Mayor council government usually consist of an executive branch, a mayor elected by voters, and a unicameral Council as the legislative branch
Why is LAFCo
Responsible for analyzing boundary related issues stands for local agency formation committee
