1. Local Government Three Types

2. Three Types of Local Governments Counties Cities Special Districts

3. counties Created by the state legislature for carrying out state laws and programs

4. County Seat Cherokee County’s courthouse is located in Canton, GA

5. From 8 counties in 1777 to the maximum 159 in 1932.

6. Powers of County Government 1) Provides trial courts for the state judicial system 2) Conducts voter registration and state elections 3) Registering automobiles-state tags are purchased at a county office 4) Provide parks and recreational facilities 5) Provide public health facilities Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency

7. cities (municipalities) A community that has been officially created by the state legislature

8. What does a charter do? -It creates the city, gives it an official name and defines its boundaries. -It also, describes its form of government and defines the government’s power.

9. City Services -Police and fire protection -Water and sewer services -Garbage pickup and streetlights -Citizens living in unincorporated parts of the county pay less taxes, but receive fewer services.

10. Differences in how they are established… Counties Established by the state legislature Serve as administrative districts for the state government Cities Formed when people want services not provided by the county Petition legislators when Min. 200 people At least 3 miles from any other city At least 60% developed

11. Mayor-Council Government with a “Strong” Mayor -Mayor prepares the budget, makes appointments, has an administrative assistant who oversees departments, can veto council legislation -City Council has limits set on its power, only helps decide on policies

12. Mayor-Council Government with a “Weak” Mayor -Mayor recommends ordinances and appoints department heads with council approval -Council decides policies, makes laws, and oversees departments

13. Council-Manager Government -Mayor can preside over council meetings, but has no administrative power. -Council decides on laws and policies. -City Manager appointed by council to oversee departments and run day to day operations

14. special districts (authorities) Small government units set up by the legislature, or by city or county ordinance, to provide a single service

15. Three examples of special districts Hospitals School Districts Public Transportation

16. Advantages of creating special districts 1) Quick response to a problem 2) No limit on borrowing money like there is on counties and cities 3) They can charge fees to users in order to pay back the funds borrowed Add a service without raising taxes