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Which of the following is NOT a typical function of municipal governments?
Which of the following is NOT a typical function of municipal governments?
- Managing water supply systems
- Maintaining public transit
- Providing waste management services
- Overseeing national defense strategies (correct)
What is a main difference between basic and modern services provided by municipalities?
What is a main difference between basic and modern services provided by municipalities?
- Basic services are revenue-generating, while modern services are not.
- Modern services are funded by the federal government, while basic services are not.
- Basic services are managed by volunteers, while modern services are managed by paid professionals.
- Basic services address fundamental needs, while modern services address contemporary societal needs. (correct)
In the context of municipal administration, what is the primary role of metropolitan administration?
In the context of municipal administration, what is the primary role of metropolitan administration?
- Enforcing federal laws within city limits
- Overseeing the financial regulations for the entire country
- Managing education policies across the province
- Providing shared services to multiple neighboring municipalities (correct)
Which of the following best describes the role of school boards within municipal councils?
Which of the following best describes the role of school boards within municipal councils?
What usually happens during the first step of the municipal decision-making process?
What usually happens during the first step of the municipal decision-making process?
Why is active citizen participation essential for local politics?
Why is active citizen participation essential for local politics?
What is one of the key challenges that urbanization poses for municipal administration?
What is one of the key challenges that urbanization poses for municipal administration?
Which of the following is an example of a social issue that municipal administrations must address?
Which of the following is an example of a social issue that municipal administrations must address?
What is a significant limitation on the powers of municipal governments in Canada?
What is a significant limitation on the powers of municipal governments in Canada?
If a municipality wants to increase local taxes, what must it obtain first?
If a municipality wants to increase local taxes, what must it obtain first?
How did municipal governance originate?
How did municipal governance originate?
What role do councillors play within municipal councils?
What role do councillors play within municipal councils?
Which of the following actions exemplifies citizen participation in local politics?
Which of the following actions exemplifies citizen participation in local politics?
Who typically leads municipal councils?
Who typically leads municipal councils?
In what order are proposals and recommendations submitted in the municipal decision-making process?
In what order are proposals and recommendations submitted in the municipal decision-making process?
Besides cities and towns, what other entities can be included in municipalities?
Besides cities and towns, what other entities can be included in municipalities?
What should citizens do to ensure democracy to function effectively, according to the text?
What should citizens do to ensure democracy to function effectively, according to the text?
Why do municipalities have limited powers?
Why do municipalities have limited powers?
What shared arrangement helps in the administrations of neighboring municipalities?
What shared arrangement helps in the administrations of neighboring municipalities?
What typically follows the submission of proposals and discussions in municipal decision-making?
What typically follows the submission of proposals and discussions in municipal decision-making?
Flashcards
Municipal Governments
Municipal Governments
Governmental bodies created by provinces to deliver essential services to local communities.
Basic Services
Basic Services
Essential services like waste management, water supply, and public transit provided by municipalities.
Modern Services
Modern Services
Services like ambulance, daycare, and recycling programs supplied by municipalities.
Metropolitan Administration
Metropolitan Administration
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Municipal Councils
Municipal Councils
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Submission of Proposals
Submission of Proposals
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Council Discussions
Council Discussions
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Council Meetings
Council Meetings
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Approval and Signature
Approval and Signature
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Decision Implementation
Decision Implementation
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Citizen Participation
Citizen Participation
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Urbanization
Urbanization
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Social Issues
Social Issues
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Limited powers
Limited powers
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Study Notes
- This chapter outlines the function, roles and how citizens can participate in local politics in municipal governments.
Municipal Governments
- Provinces create municipal governments to deliver essential services at the local level
- Indigenous governance structures (band councils led by a chief) are the origin of municipal governments.
- Cities, towns, villages, counties, districts and townships are all types of municipalities
Local Services Provided
- Basic services include waste management, water supply, public transit, libraries, parks and social services
- Modern services include ambulance services, daycare centers, community centers, homeless shelters, recycling programs, senior services and traffic regulations.
Municipal Administration
- Metropolitan Administration provides shared services to neighboring municipalities such as Toronto, Ottawa and Winnipeg as examples.
- Municipal Councils are led by a mayor and include councillors handling local matters, and school boards who decide about education in their regions.
Decision-Making Process
- Proposals and recommendations are submitted
- Discussions are held
- Council meetings take place
- Approval and signature is given
- The decision is then implemented
Citizen Participation
- Active citizen participation is needed for democracy to function properly
- Citizens can participate by expressing opinions, working together, volunteering in elections and communicating with local officials.
Challenges of Municipal Administration
- Urbanization leads to increased waste and infrastructure needs
- Social issues like homelessness, child poverty, and access to affordable housing are issues
- Municipalities have limited powers
- Municipalities are not in the Canadian Constitution
- Municipalities rely on provincial funding and need approval to increase taxes
Conclusion
- Municipal governments play a crucial role in community life; however they have limited powers
- Active citizen participation is essential for effective governance and to tackle local challenges
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