Local Government Roles and Responsibilities - Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies

The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of local government. 

6.1.4 Analyze the structure and functions of local governments in Alberta by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• How are representatives chosen to form a local government (i.e., electoral process)? (PADM)
• What are the responsibilities of local governments (i.e., bylaws, taxes, services)? (PADM)
• How are local governments structured differently in rural and urban settings? (PADM)
• What role is played by school boards (i.e., public, separate, Francophone) within local communities? (PADM)