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

People hired to run or work in government departments.

Laws that are passed by local government.

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

A region that has its own local government.

A meeting place where public discussions occur.

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

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

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

A person who is responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction.

A group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area.

A person who serves on a school board.

A rural area that has its own local government.

Money collected from people who own property such as houses, business and the land in the community.

The top elected official, elected by voters in an urban area.

The money raised by local government through taxes.

A list of items that show how much money will be spent on each item.

A person elected to local government.

A written request that contains the signatures of the people who support the content.

Divisions of local government that provide various kinds of services to the community

An idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting.

Money spent by local governments.

A piece of paper used for voting that lists the names of candidates.