CE 8a Local Governments

The word ordinance means-

• ammunition dropped by the army

• Federal Laws

• Local Laws

• State Laws

The only person hired in the local government is the

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

• Assessor

Local governments get their power from the-

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Constitution

• State

• Federal Government

This part of the local government oversees public schools from K-12.

• City Council

• Board of Supervisors

• School Board

• Town Council

In local government these people are responsible for enforcing the law.

• Treasurer

• Commonwealth's Attorney

• Sheriff

• Commissioner of Revenue

Local governments zone properties differently using this power

• Educate children

• Promote public health

• Levy and collect taxes

• Regulate land use

Local governments providing clinics, garbage collection, and clean drinking water is an example of this power

• Educate children

• Promote public health

• Levy and collect taxes

• Regulate land use

When the local government is provides ambulance service, firefighters and police they are using this power-

• Enforce state and local laws

• Protect public safety

• Protect the environment

• Educate children

In most cities the executive branch has both of these

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

• Administrator

The legislative body in the county is the=

• City Council

• Town Council

• County Council

• Board of Supervisors