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Q: What is a unit into which cities are divided for the election of city council members?
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A city council is elected by the people?

City officials are elected by voters who are qualified to vote in municipal election. The Mayor and city council people are the offices most all cities hold elections for.


What are the three forms of government by which Texas cities operate?

mayor-council, city commission, and council-manager


The council manager plan of city government is most successful in what size cities?

Medium to large cities


How do the citizens of a city have a say in the laws that get passed?

Elections: Citizens elect the city council members. The citizens can choose people whose ideas they agree with. Then these people make laws for the city.Speaking at meetings: Citizens are usually allowed to speak at city council meetings. At the meetings, citizens can share their opinions with people who makelaws.Calling and writing letters: Citizens can also send their opinions and ideas to their elected leaders. Citizens can reach their city council members via phone, mail, oremail.Direct voting: Many cities also allow citizens to vote on some laws before they are passed. Some of these cities also allow citizens to suggest new laws and vote on them.


What is the official name of the elected members at the provincial level of government?

The name of the elected member's office in a City in Canada is that of Alderman (some also allow Alderpersonor Alderwoman). They are elected to WARDS, which are similar to a district or precinct in the US. The collective name of the body that aldermen belong to is City Council. The head of the Aldermen is the Mayor, who is also the head of City Government (and he/she also has responsibilities for a Ward in some cities.).

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A unit into which cities are divided for the election of city council members?

District


What is a unit into which cities often divided for the election of city council members?

A Ward -Sandy(:


A ward is a unit into which cities are often divided for the election of city council members?

it's a section of a city/town. like new haven has 30 "wards"


Who elects council?

The citizens of the city (usually divided into wards or precincts) represented by the various council members elect the city council in most cities.


A city council is elected by the people?

City officials are elected by voters who are qualified to vote in municipal election. The Mayor and city council people are the offices most all cities hold elections for.


How much money a year do city council members in fifth class cities in Kentucky make?

up to 800 a month


Does a city counsil make income?

City council members work part-time and receive a monthly salary of $5,671, plus reimbursements for business expenses and healthcare benefits. Some cities also make an annual contribution to council members' accounts.


Who appoints the cities manager?

The City Council


Why are town meetings impractical in large cities?

There are always town meetings even in large cities. These meetings are usually called "City Council Meetings". As a citizen you are usually allowed to show up and speak about a concern with your elected Council Members. Some meetings may not be open to the public forum.


What is a city councilmember?

In a city or municipality, the governing body is typically a group of officials who are citizens residing in that city, and represent areas or districts within the city. They are either elected or appointed. This group of elected or appointed officials is typically called a city council. In most cities, a mayor is the highest official, and depending on local laws, may preside over the city council. Individual members of this council are called city council members.


Cities are often run by?

A city council


Where do cities and counties get most of their revenue?

city council