Local Government Ch. 29 & 30
Chapter 29 pp.474-485
Name:
Three Kinds of Local Government in Georgia (p.474)
What are three kinds of local government in Georgia?
1.
Counties
Counties: (p.475)
2.
Cities
3.
Entry # 6
Special Districts
4.
What is a county seat? The city where the county courthouse is located.
5.
What is the county seat for CHEROKEE County? (Appendix p.512) CANTON
6.
How many counties are there in Georgia? 159
The County Governing Body (p.477 - 478)
The governing body of a county is its county commission, whose members are elected by the county voters. County commissioners can pass ordinances and resolutions.
Explain each of these fully!
7.
Ordinance: reasonable laws regarding local property and affairs. These laws establish a new recreation program, a traffic law, or other policy of the county.
8.
Resolution: Informal statements expressing the commission’s opinion on a public matter.
Powers of County Government (p.478-479)
List 5 services that counties provide for the state.
9. Fire Protection/Police
10. Sewer system
11. Public transportation
12. Parks/ recreational facilities
13. Public Health Facilities
14.
Define municipality using your GLOSSARY: The legal name in Georgia for a city or town.

The City Governing Body (p.483-484)
15.
List the 3 different forms of city government. (These do vary from city to city)
1. Mayor-Council with a Strong Mayor
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3.
Mayor-Council with a Weak Mayor
Council-Manager Government
Compare and Contrast the following forms of government.
Weak Mayor Council
Mayor recommends ordinances and appoints department heads with council approval. Council decided on policies and makes laws.
Strong Mayor Council
Mayor has strong executive power, an administrative assistant, can veto council legislation, etc. Council has limits on their power.
Council Manager
Mayor can preside over council meetings, but has no administrative power.
Council decides on laws and policy. City Manager appointed to run admin items.
Special Purpose Governments (p.484-485)
19.
Define Special District: Small government units set up by the legislature or by a city or county ordinance for a special purpose.
20.
Give 3 examples of Special Districts or authorities.
1. Hospitals – Like Grady Hospital
2. Industrial Development – to bring in and encourage new business to come settle there
3. Public Transportation – Like MARTA