Local Government 2014-2015
Virginia Counties and Cities
Princess Anne County
Local Government (City of Virginia Beach) Functions and Responsibilities Provide _____ services _______, Fire, Water ________ _______ Ordinances Local _______, rules Operate public ______ Implement/_______ state ______ public Police Roads Pass laws schools Enforce laws
Local Government Power _______ gives _______ to the local government All ________ of local government are _________ and controlled by the ________ State power power created state
City of Virginia Beach Type of Government Council-_________ system Manager Council Manager
Virginia Beach Elected City Officials ____ council members Elected by the ______ Serves as the __________ branch Mayor No real _______; represents the _____ at various functions Is a _________ of the city _________ Council 11 citizens Legislative citizens power city member council
Virginia Beach Appointed City Officials _________ by the City Council Prepares the city ________ Responsible for the day to day _______ of the _______ Serves as the __________ branch of the city Manager Hired budget operation city executive
Virginia Beach State Constitutional Officers The Virginia State Constitution _______ each city or county to elect a: Commissioner of __________ Clerk of __________ Commonwealth’s __________ ____________ City ___________ requires Revenue Court Attorney Sheriff Treasurer
Local Government Revenue Revenue sources (how city raises _______) __________ Tax ______ source of ___________ Amount of _____ based on the ______ of your home and land _________ People buy bonds issued by the City Sales Tax User Taxes Hotel, restaurant taxes money Real Estate Main Money tax value Bonds
Local Government Revenue Revenue sources (how city raises ________) _____ _______ Tax _____ source of ______ Amount of _____ based on the _______ of your home and land _________ People buy ______ issued by the City _______ Tax _______ Taxes _______, restaurant taxes Money Real Estate main money tax value Bonds Bonds Sales User Hotel