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| advisory committee | a commitee made up of concerned citzens and members of government |
| ballot | a piece of paper used for voting that lists the names of the candidates |
| budget | a list of items that shows how much money will be spent on each item |
| bylaws | laws that are passed by local government |
| council | a group made up of councillors who make decisions for a local area |
| councillor | a person elected to local government |
| crash guard | a barrier that is built between the sidewalk and street |
| departments | divisions of local government that provide various kinds of services to the community |
| forum | a meeting place where public discussions occur |
| motion | an idea or proposal that is put forward for discussion at a meeting |
| municipal area | a region that has its own local government |
| municipal district | a rural area that has its own local government |
| nominate | to identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position |
| petition | a written request that contains the signatures of people who support its content |
| superintendent | the person responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction. |
| services | examples may include seniors facilities, public transportation, libraries |
| mayor | the top elected official in an urban area |
| civil servants | People hired to run or work in government departments |
| chairperson | The top elected official, selected by council members by a Metis government |
| Reeve | A councilor elected as chief elected officer by a council in a rural area |
| Chief | The top elected official, elected by voters in a First Nations community |
| Trustee | A person who serves on a school board |
| Taxes | Money collected from people who own property such as houses, businesses, and land in the community |
| Revenue | The money raised by a local government through taxes |
| Expenditures | Money spent by local governments |
