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Basic Functions of Local Govt.

This overview outlines the essential functions and types of local government in rural areas, including county, township, and municipality structures. It highlights services such as law enforcement, road maintenance, education, and welfare programs. County governments are responsible for vital record keeping, health protection, and law enforcement, while townships focus on local needs, including social services and property assessment. Additionally, the role of elected officials in municipalities, special districts, and the school board's responsibilities are discussed, providing a comprehensive understanding of local governance.

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Basic Functions of Local Govt.

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  1. Basic Functions of Local Govt. • Roads • Law Enforcement • Education • Water & Sewer Services • Welfare Services • Fire Protection • Parks • Recreation Programs • Cemetaries

  2. Types of Local Government • County • Municipality • Township • Special district

  3. The government to the people in rural areas is… • County • Township • City • Municipality

  4. County Government • 102 counties • Services: 1. Law Enforcement 2. Roads 3. Health Protection 4. Welfare

  5. Administrative Subdivsions • Administrative elections • Keep birth, death, and other vital records • Circuit Courts

  6. 1. Sheriff • County’s chief law enforcement officer

  7. 2. Clerk • Administers elections and keeps the county’s records

  8. 3. Treasurer • Custodian of the county’s money

  9. Chief law enforcement officer in a county is the… • County Clerk • Treasurer • Sheriff • Mayor

  10. Court records are kept by the… • Clerk of Court • County Clerk • City Council • Treasurer

  11. 4. State’s Attorney • Prosecutes persons accused of crimes, county’s chief legal officer

  12. 5. Clerk of the Circuit Court • Maintains court records

  13. 6. Recorder • Keeps track of property records

  14. Record of births and deaths are kept by the… • Clerk of the Court • County Clerk • Coroner • State’s Attorney

  15. 7. Auditor • Checks accuracy of county financial records

  16. 8. Assessor • Calculates the value of taxable real estate

  17. 9. Coroner • Determines the cause of death of persons in accidents or questionable situations

  18. Legislative Body: County Board • Makes county laws, ordinances

  19. Township Government: Elected Officials 1. Board of Trustees 2. Township Supervisors 3. Assessor 4. Collector Term: 4 years

  20. Primary Functions: • Township Roads • Help the Needy • Assess the value of local property for taxes

  21. Social Services: • Child Care • Job Training • Housing Improvement • Health Care (drug abuse programs)

  22. Municipalities • 1,274 • Forms: 1. Alderman (Chicago) 2. City Manager 3. Commisioner 4. Mayor

  23. The capitol of Illinois is… • Chicago • Champaign • Carbondale • Springfield

  24. Elected Officials: 1. Mayor 2. City Council Members (4) Hired Official = City Manager

  25. Duties: 1. Supervise everyone working for the city 2. Hires and fires city workers 3. Advises the council on how to improve the city

  26. Chief executive of a city is the… • Sheriff • City Manager • Mayor • Representative

  27. Special Districts: Schools • 954 • Types: 1. Unit (all grades) 2. Elementary (K-8) 3. Secondary (high school)

  28. The largest city in Illinois is… • Charleston • Chicago • Springfield • St. Louis

  29. Elected School Board Duties: • Sets policy for its schools on curriculum & textbooks • Hires and fires the school superintendent • Establishes the school budget • Levies local property taxes

  30. Is Mattoon the county seat of Coles County? • Yes • No

  31. C.A.O. : Superintendent • Hires teachers and other staff • Supervises education programs • Carries out policy decisions made by the school board

  32. The western boundary of Illinois is the Wabash River. • True • False

  33. “Land of Lincoln” is the state.. • Slogan • Nickname • Song • Bird

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