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local gov
local.gov
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Board of Supervisors: | legislative body of county government. |
| Charter: | written grant by state legislature to establish a local government. |
| City: | independent local government seat; a large town |
| City Council : | legislative body of a city government. |
| Clerk of Circuit Court: | constitutional officer who keeps records of legal documents. |
| Commissioner of Revenue- | constitutional officer who assesses property and other local taxes. |
| Constitutional Officer: | 5 officers that the state mandates each local government elect. |
| County: | - Local government seat; division of state government |
| Interest Group- | association of individuals based on one or more shared concerns. |
| .Lobby: | - to seek to influence lawmakers to vote for or against a bill. |
| Manager: . | local executive for a county or city. |
| Mayor: | - local executive for a city or town. |
| Ordinance: | - law enacted by a local body of government. |
| Policy making: | lawmaking |
| School Board: | a local board responsible for the maintenance and rule-making of schools. |
| Sheriff: | - constitutional officer elected to assist the Governor with enforcing state laws |
| Town: | - local government seat larger than a village and smaller than a city. |
| Town Council: | legislative body of a town government. |
| Treasurer: | - constitutional officer who collects taxes and makes payment. |
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