Georgia's local government Flashcards
how are cities and towns established?
Through a municipal charter
what does city government provide?
police, fire stations, schools, streets, public health services
how is county government set up?
through the constitution
what does county government provide?
courts, holding elections, building & repairing roads
why is special purpose government created?
to serve a specific function to the state or community
what are some examples of a special purpose government?
MARTA, Georgia ports authority, Hartsfield Jackson international airport
what is ad valorem tax?
a tax based on the value of a transaction or of property; usually paid at the time of transaction
sales and use tax
a tax placed on the sale, rental, storage, use, or consumption of tangible property.
Franchise tax
a tax placed on public utilities
ex: gas, electricity, telephones, and other public utilities
excise tax
a tax paid when purchasing are made on a specific good.
ex: rental cars, hotels, alcoholic beverages
regulatory fees
mandatory fees that are required for a business or a professional to operate within a county.
ex: business and professional fees
revenues generated from non-tax sources
non-tax sources can generate funds for municipalities and counties to operate ex: 911 user fees, federal grants, fines, fees on water, building permit fees
when can a juvenile be tried as an adult
when he or she commits one of the 9 delinquent behaviors
what court has jurisdiction over a juvenile when tried as an adult
superior court
when tried as an adult, the steps to transfer to adult court are:
complaint filed, petition filed, arraignment hearing scheduled, court date is set, and trial is conducted
How many counties are in Georgia
159
how are county leaders chosen?
Georgians vote for the county commissioner/ BOC
what are the four elected officials
sheriff, clerk of superior court, judge of the probate court, tax commissioner
how many cities and towns (municipalities) does Georgia have
over 500
what do charters do?
they outline the city’s form of government and define the city’s boundaries
what is the purpose of the city government?
to provide services that are not given by the county government
what are city governments led by
mayor and city council, and sometimes city managers
strong mayor council has ____ power than the city council
more
what does strong mayor do when the council passes city ordinances
the mayor enforces them
