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| county | the largest administrative division of a U.S. state |
| county manager | the chief executive of a county having a system of government similar to the council-manager plan |
| board of supervisors | A county's legislative body. Board members are elected by popular vote and are responsible for enacting ordinances, imposing taxes, making appropriations, and establishing county policy. |
| school board | A local board or authority responsible for the provision and maintenance of schools. |
| incorporated | A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs |
| mayor | The elected head of a city, town, or other municipality. |
| city council | a municipal body that can pass ordinances and appropriate funds |
| ordinances | A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. |
| sheriff | An elected officer in a county who is responsible for keeping the peace. |
| levy | To impose a tax or a fee |
| charters | A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, college, or city is created and its rights and privileges defined |
| statute | A written law passed by a legislative body |
| irony | The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite. |
| absolute | Having unrestricted power, everything, complete |
| apathy | Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
