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Local Government

Local Government. NEXT. Section 1: Units of Local Government. SECTION. 1. Local Governments. Are established by and given powers from the state governments . Define their powers, responsibilities, and organization by a charter from the state.

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Local Government

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  1. Local Government NEXT

  2. Section 1: Units of Local Government SECTION 1 Local Governments • Are established by and given powers from the state governments. • Define their powers, responsibilities, and organization by a charter from the state. • Maintain roads, running water, sewage systems, sidewalks, street cleaning, and trash collection. • Supervise privately owned electric and transportation systems. • Municipalities are a unit of local government that is incorporated by the state and has a large degree of self-government. • Provide services for citizens.

  3. SECTION Section 1: Units of Local Government 1 The county system of government in the United States: • Borrowed from England, began in the southern agricultural states • Scattered population gathered at the county seat to discuss issues. NEXT

  4. SECTION Section 1: Units of Local Government 1 Organization and purpose of county government: • County board is elected by voters and forms the legislative body. • The county board or commission supervises elections; enforces state laws; collects taxes; and provides health and welfare services, libraries, roads, and schools. NEXT

  5. SECTION Section 1: Units of Local Government 1 Organization and purpose of county government: • County officials include Sheriffand deputies, county clerk, treasurer, auditor, and district attorney. • Some counties have elected a county manager and a county executive. Sherriff Larry Campbell NEXT

  6. SECTION Section 1: Units of Local Government 1 LEON COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEXT

  7. SECTION Section 1: Units of Local Government 1 Leon County Commissioners District 1 Bill Proctor District 3 John Dailey District 5 Kristin Dozier District 4 Bryan Desloge District 2 Jane Sauls At-Large Nick Maddox At-Large Mary Ann Lindley We are in District 4. Our Commissioner is Bryan Desloge. NEXT

  8. SECTION The Leon County Commission 1 • The citizens of Leon County vote for the commissioner of their district and of two At-Large seats. • At-Large means that they represents the whole county • There are seven commissioners in total and they vote on issues and new laws brought up at Commissionmeetings. • A County Attorney and County Administrator work underneath the Commission and are appointed positions. NEXT

  9. 1 Section 1: Units of Local Government Elected Officials in Leon County include: Judges, Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, and Sheriff Services that the County Commission runs: • Mosquito Control • Parks & Recreation • Environmental Services • Probation • Economic & Tourism Development • Housing • Health • Veterans Services • Planning • Garbage Collection • Financial & Budget • Animal Control • Paramedics • Libraries NEXT

  10. Town, Township, Village, and City Governments NEXT

  11. Section 2: Town, Township, and Village Governments SECTION 2 Town Governments • Town governments began in the New England colonies. • Today, selectmen and selectwomen are elected to manage the town's affairs. • Officials discuss the town business and a vote is taken on each item. • At town meetings, each person has a direct voice. • Town managers and representative town meetings have developed. • Population growth has made direct democracy more difficult. • Higher populations require more local services. NEXT

  12. Section 2: Town, Township, and Village Governments SECTION 2 Special Districts • Developed to serve special needs of an area • The most numerous form of local government • School Districts are a type of Special District. • Operated by a commission • Ex.: Northwest FL Water Management District, Leon County School District NEXT

  13. Section 2: Town, Township, and Village Governments SECTION 2 Townships, Villages, and Boroughs • Created when populations grow and need to organize • Self-governing municipalities • Collect taxes and provide local services • Governed by a council with an executive (mayor) • Townships are a system of land division and government meant to collect taxes and provide services like schools and roads. NEXT

  14. SECTION Section 2: Town, Township, and Village Governments 2 The City of Tallahassee Deerlake FSU Airport Southwood NEXT

  15. SECTION Section 2: Town, Township, and Village Governments 2 Tallahassee Government • Mayor John Marks • Roles of the Mayor: presiding at meetings, • ceremonial leader, head of the city, • executing legal documents. He has no veto • power and only one vote along with the • Commission. • City Commission • Andrew Gillum Gil Ziffer • Nancy Miller Scott Maddox • The City Commission meets regularly to • discuss issues and work, vote on new policies, and work on planning for the city. NEXT

  16. SECTION Section 2: Town, Township, and Village Governments 2 Tallahassee Government • The city has several other officials who are appointed, but work on keeping the city running. • City Manager • City Auditor • City Attorney • Treasurer-Clerk • Other important positions in the city government: • Police Chief • Fire Chief NEXT

  17. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities NEXT

  18. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities • Communities make up the towns, villages, and cities we live in. • Tallahassee is made up of many different smaller communities in which we live, work, and go to school. NEXT

  19. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities • Communities Provide: • People with ways to communicate and relax • Services that make life easier • Services that a necessary for life • Opportunities to work, raise a family, and contribute to society • Protection, safety, and belonging • Culture, meaning, and education NEXT

  20. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 SECTION Section 2: Purposes of Communities 2 Communities help people enjoy their lives: • Provide recreationalfacilities to encourage health, diversion, cultural learning, and relaxation. • Promote natural assets like climate and location. • - Pooling resources and labor improves the quality of life. • - Public safety and education are provided by communities. NEXT

  21. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 SECTION Section 2: Purposes of Communities 2 Methods of communication in communities: • Conversation with other members • Telephones, e-mail, Internet, radios, and television • Writing letters and notes • Newspapers and the Press • Books and magazines NEXT

  22. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 SECTION Section 2: Purposes of Communities 2 Local communities need laws and regulations to: • help citizens avoid conflict. • maintain peace and order. • provide forums for addressing problems and concerns. NEXT

  23. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities What is in our community? NEXT

  24. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities Use numbers 1-10 on your paper to answer the following questions about our community. Use the Report to the Citizens to find your answers. NEXT

  25. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities Number 1 What was the population of Tallahassee in 2011? Number 2 What is the median age of a resident of Tallahassee? Is it high or low? Why is this? Number 3 What kind of services does Tallahassee provide? Number 4 How many total calls did the Police respond to in 2011? NEXT

  26. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities Number 5 What kind of activities are listed under “General Fund Uses FY12”? Number 6 How much money did electric bills bring in during 2012 (“Business Fund Sources 2012”)? Number 7 How much money did the city spend on gas for vehicles in 2012? NEXT

  27. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 Citizenship in the Community Section 2: Purposes of Communities Number 8 What is the city’s mission statement? Number 9 What form of government does the city “operate under” (“City Organization and Operation”)? Number 10 Why do you think the city made this hand out? NEXT

  28. CHAPTER 15, SECTION 2 ANSWERS 182,482 26.1. Low. College Students. Police, Fire, Airport (Aviation), Starmetro, Parks & Recreation, etc. 157, 328 Police, Management, Public Works, Parks & Rec. $315,632,343 $175,696,809 The mission of the City of Tallahassee is to provide excellent services and facilities to support a high quality of life for our community. Council/Manager System To educate the public and let them know what is going on. NEXT

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