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Municipalities in Ontario

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Who is known as the head of council in a local council?

Warden
Mayor or Reeve (correct)
Alderman
Councillor

What is the term for the system where mayors and reeves are elected by all voters in the municipality?

Ward system
Council system
Regional system
At-large system (correct)

How are councilors and aldermen elected in local councils?

By appointment from regional councils
At-large or by a ward system (correct)
Through direct election by voters
Selected by the head of council

What is the term for the head of council in an upper-tier county council?

Warden (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are members of a regional council selected?

Different ways including direct election, election to sit on both councils, or appointment from within local councils (D) Signup and view all the answers

What activities do council members engage in to govern their municipality?

Listening to constituents, attending meetings, reviewing reports, creating, debating and voting on by-laws (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of revenue for municipalities in Ontario?

Property taxes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of services managed by municipalities in Ontario?

Public transit, social services, and parks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What gives municipalities in Ontario their powers and responsibilities?

The provincial government (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a municipality that has one government and local council operating on its own?

Single-tier municipality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does an upper-tier municipality provide in a two-tier system in Ontario?

Regional council and government services for multiple lower-tier municipalities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of property taxes paid by property owners?

Supporting local services and the education system (A) Signup and view all the answers

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