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Local Government Flashcards

1
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Provide rationale for local government

A

Creation based upon premise local communities should have right to make decisions based upon own priorities and needs

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What are only other directly elected entities in the state?

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Local authorities

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3
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What are the main roles of Local Government

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  1. provide essential services
  2. manage + implement capital investment projects
  3. national laws and regulations - implement and enforce @ local level
  4. regulators - compliance with local bylaws and regulations
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4
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What does DHLGH do regarding Local Authorities

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Oversees operation of l.g. system and implements policy in relation to its structures, functions, HR, and financing

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5
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How many Local Authorities is l.g. made up of?

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31 @ county and city level

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6
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How many regional assemblies are there?

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3 @ regional level

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7
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How many municipal districts are there and give examples of exceptions?

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95

Exceptions:

  1. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
  2. Fingal
  3. South Dublin
  4. Cork City
  5. Galway City
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What do Municipal Districts allow for?

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More area-based decision-making on more localised basis

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9
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Give 5 examples of Services provided by local authorities

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  1. Social housing and supports
  2. Fire service & civil defence
  3. Libraries, parks, leisure facilities
  4. Economic development & enterprise supports
  5. Roads & Transportation
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10
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Where does local government get Capital Expenditure on infrastructure?

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  • state grants
  • borrowings
  • internal capital receipts ( property sales, etc.)
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11
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What 4 ways does local government get Current Expenditure / revenue from?

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  1. Local Property Tax
  2. Commercial Rates
  3. Service Charges
  4. Central Government grants
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12
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What is LPT?

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Annual tax charged on residential properties based on market value, excluding development sites and farmland

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13
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What are commercial rates?

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Determined annually by local authorities on commercial properties like businesses and shops

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14
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What 2 types of central government grants are there?

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  1. General - no specific parametres
  2. Specific - purpose like housing maintenance, roads, etc.
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15
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What are examples of service charges?

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  • housing rents
  • planning application fees
  • parking charges
  • facility fees
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16
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What are the main issues with local government?

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  • Power in one certain place or spread out more to local areas?
  • Should there be a mayor?
  • Talk about creating new layers of govt., e.g. regions/city regions
  • Should there be additional functions such as taking care of health services?
  • Decisions @ lowest possible level
17
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How often do Local Elections take place?

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Every 5 years

18
Q

Since when have TDs and Senators NOT been allowed to become members of local authority?

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2003

19
Q

How often is a Mayor / Lord Mayor elected?

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Every year

20
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What powers do elected Councillors have?

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  • Can require Chief Executive attend meetings
  • Seek plans, specs and estimate of works
  • Access info held by Chief Executive
21
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How is Chief Executive appointed and how long is their contract?

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Through national public competition for 7 years

22
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What is the primary role of Chief Executive?

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To advise council and attend meetings.

Also carries out Executive Functions such as planning decisions, revenue collection, contract signing

23
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How are Executive functions carried out?

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Through legal instruments called Chief Executive’s Orders

24
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What are Council Sub-Committees?

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They bring together council members and community groups to discuss and formulate policies on key issues affecting the community

25
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What are Public Participation Networks / Community Fora?

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They serve as channels for public to engage with l.g., voice concerns, and contribute to decision-making processes

26
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What are Youth / Older People’s Councils?

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They cater to needs & perspectives of specific demographics within community

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