Local Government Vocabulary

The top elected official, selected by council members by a Metis government.

• Chairperson

• Mayor

• Reeve

• Taxes

Examples may include seniors facilities, public transportation, libraries, fire protection and roads.

• Taxes

• Services

• Departments

• Councillors

People hired to run or work in government departments.

• Councilor

• Mayor

• Civil Servants

• Revenue

Laws that are passed by local government.

• Federal Law

• City Law

• State Law

• Bylaw

Group of concerned citizens and members of government that give advice to council.

• Public Members

• Board

• Advisory Council

• candidates

A region that has its own local government.

• Municipal Area

• Municipal District

• Canada

• United States

A meeting place where public discussions occur.

• Library

• School

• City Hall

• Forum

A councillor elected as chief elected officer by a council in a rural area.

• Mayor

• Reeve

• Parents

• Council

To identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position.

• Point

• Nominate

• Suggestion

• Pick

The top elected official, elected by voters in a First Nations community.

• Chief

• Mayor

• Head Guy

• Superintendent