Role of Local Government in Georgia County System Just as the United States is subdivided into 50 states the state of Georgia is subdivided into 159 counties 2 nd largest in US Georgias first Constitution of 1777 ID: 589891
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Role of Local Government in GeorgiaSlide2
County System
Just as the United States is subdivided into 50 states, the state of Georgia is subdivided into 159 counties (2
nd
largest in U.S. )Georgia’s first Constitution of 1777, established the state’s first eight counties (Wilkes, Richmond, Burke, Effingham, Chatham, Liberty, Glenn, Camden)The headquarters of county government is called the county seat.Each seat has one representative = More PowerFewer Major CitiesFunction TodayProviding courts of law, holding elections, building and repairing county roads, and administering welfare programs. Due to changes in the 1983 Georgia Constitution, counties can also provide services such as police and fire protection, libraries, and public transportation.
Fun Fact: Counties has to be small enough to go to the county seat and home in a single day by horseback.Slide3
County System
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Create a web!
Positions of a county’s governmental organization.
The Sheriffenforces the law, maintains the peace, jailer. The Tax Commissionerreceives tax returns, maintains tax records, pays taxes
The Clerk of the Superior Court
primary record keeper for the county
The Judge of the Probate Courtoversees property deeds, marriage licenses, wills, and supervises elections. The County Commissioner/Board of Commissionerspower to adopt ordinances, daily operation of government. Slide4
Just as the state of Georgia is subdivided into 159 counties, so each county contains multiple cities…
Over 500
No legal difference between a city, town, or village.
Approved and incorporated by the General Assembly.
A city or town (municipality) is established by a Municipal Charter, which is a written document that sets up its governmental structure including the type of government, boundaries, and powers it will have.
A city’s purpose is to provide
services
beyond those provided by counties:- schools -Taxes
- police protection - fire protection- garbage collection - water services- administer state programs
City GovernmentSlide5
___ 1. Created by the state constitution
___ 2. Created by a legislative charter
___ 3. The principal law enforcement
officer in the county government
___ 4. Responsible for tax collection
___ 5. Administers oaths, manages court
records, custodian of the court seal
___6. Administers estates, name changes, adoptions, marriages, etc.
___ 7. The principal law enforcement officer in the city government
___ 8. The most common form of county government.
A. Sheriff
B. Bd. Of Commissioners
C. Cities
D. Tax Commissioner
E. Probate Court JudgeF. Clerk of Superior CourtG. CountiesH. Chief of Police
What do you remember about County and City government?Slide6
_G__
1. Created by the state constitution
_C__
2. Created by a legislative charter
_A__
3. The principal law enforcement
officer in the county government
_D__
4. Responsible for tax collection _F__ 5. Administers oaths, manages court
records, custodian of the court seal _E__6. Administers estates, name changes,
adoptions, marriages, etc. _H__ 7. The principal law enforcement officer in the city government
_B__
8. The most common form of county
government.
A. Sheriff
B. Bd. Of CommissionersC. Cities
D. Tax Commissioner
E. Probate Court Judge
F. Clerk of Superior CourtG. CountiesH. Chief of Police
What do you remember about County and City government?Slide7
Forms of City Government
Three types of government a municipality may have.
Weak-mayor/council =
Strong-mayor/council =
Council-manager = a person who is hired, can be firedSlide8
Forms of City Government
A lot of powerSlide9
Local
Government
Special-Purpose Administrations
Established by cities or counties to meet specific needs
Funded
by loans or user fees
CLASS: Are These Taxes?
Flexible, can provide servicesacross county or city lines, and
concentrate on a single need.Examples: School Systems, MARTA, Parks & Recreation Authorities
Special-Purpose Districts or Administrations
…Slide10
___ 4. Special-purpose government is a form of local government. T / F
___ 5. A public school system is a special-purpose government. T / F
___ 6. Taxes help pay for special-purpose governments. T / F
___ 7. Special-purpose governments may not cross city lines.
T / F
A. Council Manager
B. Strong Mayor- Council
C. Weak Mayor- Council
__ 1. Clear separation of powers between mayor and council; mayor hires and fires, administers budget, and may veto the city council
___ 2. Mayor is
ceremonial
and the council runs the city’s day-to-day operations
___ 3. A powerful city council hires
a person
to run the citySlide11
T___
4. Special-purpose government is a form of local government. T / F
T___
5. A public school system is a special-purpose government. T / F
T___
6. Taxes help pay for special-purpose governments. T / F
F___
7. Special-purpose governments may not cross city lines.
T / F
A. Council Manager
B. Strong
Mayor/
Council
C. Weak
Mayor/
Council
B__
1. Clear separation of powers between mayor and council; mayor hires and fires, administers budget, and may veto the city council
C___
2. Mayor is
ceremonial
and the council runs the city’s day-to-day operations
A___
3. A powerful city council hires a person to run the citySlide12
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS:
In a democratic society, rule of law influences
the behavior of citizens, establishes
procedures for making policies, and limits the
power of government? In what ways do theConstitution of 1983, the separation of powers
in Georgia’s government, and the requirement
to have a balanced budget limit the powers of
Georgia’s government? Explain.Slide13
Assignment / Task
Students will create a newspaper article about an issue in their community.
The article should have a catchy heading / title
The article should have a dateThe article should have an authorThe article should have An explanation of the problem/issueHow the issue was discoveredHow the issue should be resolvedSlide14
SS8CG5
What are the differences in functions and purposes of city and county governments in Georgia? (CG5a)
How are the three major forms of Georgia’s city governments alike and how are they different? (CG5b)
What are the functions of special purpose governments? (CG5c)SS8CG6How does the juvenile process differ from the adult process? How do the rights of juveniles differ from those of adults? What are the seven offenses for which a juvenile may be tried as an adult?
How might conflicts be peacefully resolved?