PPT-Unit 6: State & Local Government

SS8CG1 TSW describe the role of citizens under GAs constitution SSCG81a Explain the basic structure of the GA state constitution Written in 1977 approved by states citizens in 1983 Broken up into 11 articles amp is 89 pages long. for . Local. and Regional . Authorities. – KS . Elita Cakule. , KS. 3. KS. National . members’ association for local . government. 428 municipalities. 1. 9 . counties . 500 public . enterprises. Michael Craw. Institute of Government. University of Arkansas, Little Rock. mccraw@ualr.edu. Research question. Local governments have an ideal position to respond to local needs during a recession. But CW holds that local governments also face significant economic constraints that limit responsiveness. Big Idea: Forms of local government include counties, Towns, Townships, and special districts. vocabulary. County. Township. Special district. Notes. Describe the government structure of counties. What is the function of a county?. Understanding California’s System of Local Government. Who We Are:. Institute for Local Government. 501(c)(3) affiliate of two major associations of local government agencies. Promote good government at the local level. Confederal. , Unitary and Federal. Confederal. . An . alliance of independent states. . . Confederate governments . have . limited . powers. Weak central . government . Are . sovereign in their own internal affairs . Link to Introductory Video: . Introduction. Password is: . colorado. Educating Colorado Project (ECP). What we know to be true - . Districts are finding it harder to meet the financial needs of supporting a quality education.. Local Government Services in Wisconsin - Reducing the Cost and Improving Effectiveness. Local Government Institute of Wisconsin. Founded in 2007 by:. “LGI will collaborate with others to find solutions for the efficient delivery and funding of local government services consistent with the needs of our citizen.”. Taylor J. Rossetti. Local Government Coordinator. (307) 777-4438. Janice Burlew. Cooperative Agreements Coordinator. (307) 777-4734. Sara Janes. Local Programs Coordinator. (307) 777-3938. Talbot Hauffe. Connie Lawson, Cathy Wolter, Jodie Woods. State Code of Ethics. IC 4-2-6-16: Nepotism. “Employed”. All employment, including full-time, part-time, temporary, intermittent, or hourly, including service as a state officer or special state appointee.. Our Federal System of Government . Our Federal system distributes power between the local, state, and federal governments. . Local . State. Federal. Local government handles things that are close to the people and communities. Examples include . UNIT III – Effective Citizenship and Participation. Annexation. NC Constitution allows local governments to extend their boundaries if needed and approved. Done due to rapid growth of cities and the need for more money and a larger tax base. Unitary . Confederation. Federal. What is a unitary government?. In a unitary government, the central . government has much authority/ . decision-making power. . Local governing bodies simply serve as . Unit 4 Essential Question: Is the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government too powerful, not powerful enough, or just right? Support your argument with at least 3 sources. . Unit 4.1 Essential Question: . Mohamad Alkadry, Ph.D.. Associate Professor and Director. Master of Public Administration Program. Department of Public Administration. Florida International University. Agenda. Local Vs. Federal (National/Central) in the United States.