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Local Government
Cities, Counties, Towns
Question | Answer |
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What are the three types of local governments? | cities, counties, towns |
What is the legislative body for a county? | Board of Supervisors |
What is the legislative body for a town? | town council |
What is the legislative body for a city? | city council |
What are the responsibilities for the legislative body for local governments? | pass ordinances, adopt the budget |
Who is the head of the executive branch in a county? | county manager or administrator |
Who is the head of the executive branch in a city? | mayor |
Who is the head of the executive branch in a town? | mayor |
Who oversees the schools in cities and counties? | school board |
What are the 7 main powers of local government? | enforce state and local laws, promote public health, protect public safety, educate children, protect the environment, regulate land use, levy and collect taxes |
Where do local governments get their power? | from the VA constitution or acts of the General Assembly |
What elected positions are required by the Virginia Constitution? | Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, Commonwealth Attorney |
Why do most local governments exist? | provide services for citizens (roads, schools, sidewalks) |