8.1 Introduction to Municipal Governments
Please answer the following questions some of the answers can be found in the video “City Government 101“ these are labeled (Video) other questions require you to do some research online, you may need to find your town’s website and try to navigate it, these are labeled (Research).
Question 1
(Video) What is a Municipality?
Question 2
(Research) What is the name of the Municipality you live in?
Question 3
(Research) How is your municipal Government Structured? Is there a mayor, city council, select board?
Question 4
(Video) What is a charter?
Question 5
(Video) Where does a municipal government generate money?
Question 6
(Video) What is a Millage (Mill Rate)?
Question 7
(Research) What is the Mill Rate in your Municipality?
Question 8
(Research) What services does your municipality provide? (Plowing, sewer, etc)
Question 9
(Video) What is the difference between a strong Mayor and a Weak mayor?
Question 10
(Video) Where does power stem from (come from) in a Municipality?
Question 11
(Video) Why do we need local governments?
Question 12
(Your own Perspective) Why is it important to learn about government, specifically the Federal, State, and Municipal Governments of your country?
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