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Flashcards: Local Government

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General-law Citya city with a government that functions under the general laws of Texas and often provides basic services shuch as police, fire protection, and water
Home-rule Citya city with a government that has freedom to govern unless prohibited by state or federal laws
Mayor-councila form of government in which the mayor has full executive authority (Strong and Weak Mayor)
Council-managera form of city government in which the city council hires a professional city manager to manage city affairs and prepare the budget; the mayor is mostly a figure head
Strong-mayor Citymayor is responsible for day-to-day operations, hiring/firing department heads, and vetoing city council actions
Weak-mayor Citymayor shares administrative duties with the city council
Ordinancea local law
Property Taxesmoney paid to local government for ownership of land and buildings
What is the most important function of county governmentIt helps the state fulfill its duties such as collect taxes, handle elections, and issue licenses
Who is the current mayor of Austin?Will Wynn