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Annexation: the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation
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Bond: a connection that fastens things together
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County Commissioner: an elected member of the governing body of a county
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General Assembly: persons who make or amend or repeal laws
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Grant-in-aid: a transfer payment one level of government makes to another
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Infrastructure: the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
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Initiative: readiness to embark on bold new ventures
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logan: martin
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Mayor: the head of a city government
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Ordinance: the act of ordaining
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Recall: the act of removing an official by petition
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Referendum: a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
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Revenue: the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
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Sheriff: the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
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Statute: an act passed by a legislative body
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Town Manager: A city manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a city, in a council-manager form of city government. Local officials serving in this position are sometimes referred to as the chief administrative officer (CAO) in some municipalities.