How local government (city council, mayor, school board) works and ways citizens can participate. Front: the term or role. Back: a plain-language definition.
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- Mayor
- The elected head of a city or town government who leads the community and enforces local laws.
- City Council
- A group of elected officials who make local laws and set policies for a city or town.
- School Board
- A group of elected or appointed officials who manage public schools and make decisions about education in their district.
- Superintendent
- The top administrator who manages a school district and reports to the school board.
- Municipal
- Relating to or belonging to a city or town and its local government.
- Town Hall
- A building where local government officials meet and conduct official business.
- Town Meeting
- A public gathering where citizens discuss local issues and sometimes vote on decisions.
- Public Hearing
- An official meeting where citizens can speak and share their opinions about local government decisions or proposals.
- Property Tax
- Money that property owners pay to local government to fund schools, police, and other community services.
- Zoning Law
- Rules that decide what types of buildings or activities are allowed in different areas of a city or town.
- Ordinance
- A local law passed by a city council or town government.
- Constituency
- The group of people represented by an elected official.
- Constituent
- A person who is represented by an elected official.
- Public Comment
- Time set aside at government meetings for citizens to speak about issues before officials make decisions.
- Civic Participation
- Getting involved in local government and community affairs, such as voting, attending meetings, or volunteering.