VA Local Government

Each CITY in VA elects members to what Legislative Body

• Board of Supervisors

• General Assembly

• City Council

• Town Council

What is the Legislative Body of a COUNTY in VA

• City Council

• School Board

• Board of Supervisors

• Town Council

What document list the powers of individual VA Cities?

• Charter

• VA Constitution

• US Constitution

• Contract

What Two groups make Local Laws or Ordinances

• Mayors and Councils

• Board of Supervisors and Councils

• Councils and Sheriffs

• Managers and School Boards

What is the job of the Board of Supervisors?

• Make/Pass ordnances for the County

• Make/Pass Ordnances for a City

• Make/Pass Ordnances for a Town

• Pass Laws for the State

In a County who holds executive power?

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

• Local Court

How do VA Cities get their charters?

• Mayor applies

• Residents apply to the State General Assembly

• Residents apply to the President

• School Board applies

Which group would make ordnances for a Town?

• Board of Supervisors

• Congress

• Mayor

• Elected Councils

A Mayor is?

• The head executive of a city/town

• The head executive of the county

• The head of the federal executive branch

• The head of the State

What are the four Locally Elected Government Officials?

• Sherriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Treasure, Commissioner of Revenue

• Teacher, Principle, Bus Driver, Nurse

• Doctor, Dog Walker, Cashier, Judge

• Parent, Coach, Pilot, Actor