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Local GovernmentSOL 8A
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Units of Local Government
Counties
Towns
Cities
Local government exercise executive, legislative, and judicial power
***Get their power from the state constitution
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Board of Supervisors
Acts as legislative branch
Positions are elected
Enact ordinances Local laws
Adopt annual budget
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School Board
Oversees all K-12 schools
Elected positions
Superintendent works closely with school board
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Judicial Branch
State courts resolve judicial disputes
Circuit court
District court
Juvenile and domestic relations court
Small claims court Damages cannot exceed $5,000
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Elected Positions
Sheriff In charge of county police
Clerk of circuit court In charge of maintaining court records
Commissioner of revenue Assess property and other types of private
property Can help file taxes
Treasurer Receive, record, and deposit money collected
from various taxes
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Individuals
Have the greatest influence in local government
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Counties vs. Cities
Not all counties and cities have the same powers
Cities have charters listing their power