Local Government Flashcards
Who Does the school board hire to make sure that decisions are carried out
Superintendent
Who is elected to a school board ? When are school broads elections held
Trustees
3 years
What are the three different types of school boards? what is the main characteristic of each
- Public school boards is our school
- separate school board catholic school
- francophone French schools
What are some responsibilities of a school board ?
Decide on budgets Decide about school buildings And student transportation Appoint superintendence Ensure staff are hired and trained
What is the name of our school board
Chinooks edge school division
What kind of taxes does the local government collect.
What are the top 4
Permits. Property. Transfer. User fee.
What are the 6steps in election process
Nominations campaigning prepare the polling stations showing eligibility to vote casting counting votes declare outcome
What happens in each step of the process
Candidate must get nomination form completed 5signatures set up campaign office give out banners flyers ect show eligibility to vote 18+ I’d required votes counted people make sure vote fair election office collects results and a verify vote
How often are local elections held
3 years
What is it called when only one person runs
Acclamation
What are the 4 types of local gov
Rural municipalities red deer county urban olds métis buffalo lake First Nations Silesia First Nation
What factor determins the type of urban govt structure
Population
What are the 4 names of top level gov officials local
Mayor reeve chief cheif
Who established land agreement with the métis in Alberta
The govt of AB treaty 8
Who established land agreements with FNA s
Treaty 6 AB govt
