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County Government

County Government. Ch. 14 – Sec. 1 Academic Civics. What is a county?. County – A geographic area and government smaller than a state level Pennsylvania is made up of 67 counties. Who is in charge of counties?. In Blair County, we have three county commissioners

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County Government

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  1. County Government Ch. 14 – Sec. 1 Academic Civics

  2. What is a county? • County – A geographic area and government smaller than a state level • Pennsylvania is made up of 67 counties

  3. Who is in charge of counties? • In Blair County, we have three county commissioners • County commissioners act as both: • Executive branch (through police and inspectors) • Legislative branch (by making ordinances) • They pass ordinances, or laws for the county • Enforced by police and other agencies

  4. Other responsibilities of County Commissioners • Funding revenue by taxation • Excise (sales) tax – 1 penny on every dollar in Pittsburgh • Property tax – paid for owning land, real estate, stores, etc. • This is the major source of $$$ for AASD • Passing ordinances to provide services and maintain safety

  5. Who else runs the show in Blair Co.? • With a partner, come up with a list of what the following individuals do in Blair County (pages 331-333) • County Sheriff • District Attorney • County Coroner • County Clerk • County Assessor • County Treasurer

  6. What services are provided in Blair Co? • Prison & juvenile probation • Voter registration • Housing & building codes • Sewage & waste • Law enforcement • Courthouse (Hollidaysburg) • Parks and recreation  • Drug & alcohol services • Birth certificates • Permits (buildings, boats, retail, etc.)

  7. Why do Counties require more $$$ than they used to?

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