SOL CE 8 Local Government

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Legislative branch for the county at the local level. Exercises legislative powers, enacts ordinances and adopts an annual budget.

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Board of Supervisors

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local law

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ordinances

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A group of people who oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools in a county or city.

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School board

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Legislative branch at the local level in towns. Exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget.

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town council

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leader of the executive branch at the local level

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mayor

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Legislative branch in Virginia cities. Exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget.

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city council

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Appointed or hired by the local legislative branch. Oversees the operations of the local government.

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Manager of town or city

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official that hears cases and makes a verdict based on the evidence

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judge

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Lead officers of a police department, elected by the people.

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sheriff

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a document needed to start a government

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charter