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Structure of Government Municipal
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Division of Power Canada has a federal system of government Federal (Canada) Provincial (ie: Ontario) Municipal (ie: Ottawa)
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Municipal Set up to deliver the basic services to people with common needs in a living community Today, about 80% of all Canadians live in urban settings, therefore the need for a municipal government is important In the year 2000, Canada had about 5,000 municipal governments Ontario: brought down from 815 to 445 in the 1990’s. Kenora, Ontario: largest district in Ontario (153,220 square miles).
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Funding Funding to pay for municipal services is raised mainly from property tax. taxes on houses, apartments, and businesses in the municipality. Additional funds are received from user fees Licenses and parking permits On occasion, the provincial government will contribute to areas where there is a shared responsibility
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Decisions…Decisions… Municipal government councilors and mayors make decisions on matters for which they are responsible This includes: Creating policies and passing bylaws on issues Planning for the future (land development) Seeing that services are delivered (parks and recreation)
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Decision-making process Stage 1 Committees meet, review staff reports and public submissions, make recommendations, and prepare proposals Members of the community may make presentations related to any item on the agenda
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Decision-making process Stage 2 Items to be discussed at council are outlined on an agenda (developed by the clerk) Background reports, including committee reports, items of correspondence, and other materials, are given to members.
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Decision-making process Stage 3 Council meeting is called This is open to the public Formal proposals (motions) must be supported by at least one other member before being discussed Council members debate motions Municipal bylaws must be considered three times before being voted on Motions and bylaws usually pass by a simple majority vote.
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Decision-making process Stage 4 Bylaws are signed by the clerk and the presiding officer, numbered, and affixed with the municipal seal Stage 5 Bylaw takes effect
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Bylaws (Ottawa) Idling Control By-law NO. 2007 - 266 No person shall cause or permit a vehicle to idle for more than three (3) consecutive minutes in a sixty (60) minute period. Special Events on City Streets NO. 2001-260 No person shall participate in a special event on a highway unless such special event is carried on under the authority of a permit issued by the General Manager pursuant to this by-law. Zoning By-law A municipal by-law that regulates what, where, and how specific land uses can be developed in a municipality.
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How you can get involved Public consultations: meetings or surveys to find out what citizens think a about particular problem or proposal. Citizens can be appointed to sit on municipal boards, commissions, and advisory councils. Helping out in election campaigns. Run for elected office and vote for the candidates they prefer.
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NIMBY “Not In My Back Yard” An acronym used to describe the feelings of residents on a particular issue that is undesirable in their neighborhood.
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Challenges for the Municipal Government “There are never enough funds” Increased waste Subsidized public housing Child care Urban renewal Child poverty Crime Homelessness
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Jeopardy!!! Rules: 1. MUST answer in a question 2. Do not shout out the answer 3. 30 seconds maximum
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Head of Council
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This tax is the main source of revenue for a municipality, based on the value of your house.
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This acronym describes the behavior residents express when they are opposed to the development because it is undesirable in their neighborhood.
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A municipal by-law that regulates what, where, and how specific land uses can be developed in a municipality
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Legal, governing corporations created by the Province, with defined geographic areas, the power to tax, and an elected council
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The Clerk develops this for council meetings
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Northern Ontario covers this percentage of the land area of Ontario
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In the 1990’s, the Ontario Government reduced these from 815 to 445
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80% of Canadians live in these areas of Canada
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This is the second largest province in Canada in terms of land mass
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Municipal governments hold their elections every four years in the fall during this month
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This northern district is the largest district in Ontario, having a size of 153,220 square miles
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Meetings or surveys to find out what citizens think a about specific problem or proposal.
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Final Jeopardy This was the last time the Ottawa Senators won the Stanley Cup...
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1927!!!
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