Local Government Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a function of the city council, town board, or village board of trustees...?

• Adopt the tax rate

• Enact legislation

• Veto legislation

• Approve or disapprove residential projects

Which of the following sets forth the long-term and short-term planning goals of the community?

• Zoning Ordinance

• Planning Board

• Architectural Review Board

• Master Plan

Which of the following is responsible for sending building inspectors to job sites to inspect on-going construction work...?

• Department of Labor

• City Council

• Planning Board

• Department of Buildings

This entity is created by the local legislature to advise in the development, management, and protection of the community’s natural resources and to prepare an inventory and map of open spaces...?

• Building Department

• Department of City Planning

• Architectural Review Board

• Conservation Advisory Council

Which of the following is NOT responsible for implementing zoning regulations?

• Town Council

• Mayor's Office

• Village Board

• City Council

Real estate taxes paid by an owner are directly related to what?

• The cost of construction of a property

• The value of the property

• The number of residents living in a particular property

• The age of the property

Who is responsible for reviewing subdivision proposals?

• City Council

• Architectural Review Board

• Planning Board

• Department of Finance

How many trustees typically comprise of a village board of trustees?

• 12

• 3

• 4 or more

• 8

Abby hired an architect to design an addition to her house. Where must Abby's architect go to submit his/her drawings for approvals and permits?

• Department of Construction

• City Council

• Department of Buildings

• Planning Board

Which of the following approves architectural and engineering plans?

• Architectural Review Board

• Department of Construction

• City Council

• Department of Buildings