1. September 21, 2009 Senior Social Studies

2. Hello Seniors! Today you need: Pen/pencil “Just the Facts” Today’s topic: County and Local Governments

3. Snohomish County Seat in Everett 5 districts City of Snohomish is 5 th district County Charter reviewed by citizen board every 10 years

4. Snohomish County Voters County Council (Dave Somers (D)- 5 th District) County Executive (Aaron Reardon (D)) Judicial Branch AssessorAuditor Clerk Prosecutor Sheriff Treasurer

5. County Officials 3 term limit Must be 21 Must have lived in Snohomish County for 3 years

6. City of Snohomish Council-manager form of government Council has power, mayor is chairman More ceremonial Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the city Mayor is Randy Hamlin Manager is Larry Bauman

7. Jurisdictional Levels Federal Native American Reservations State County Municipal School

8. Getting ready Please write a 20 question, multiple choice quiz based on “Just the Facts” (with an answer key on back) We will use these tomorrow in class. Helpful Flash Card: Snohomish is in the: 2 nd Congressional District 9 th Federal Judicial District 44 th State Legislative District 5 th County District