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1. A town is a form of local government, not a small city.

2. Town boards govern most land outside cities and have 3 or 5 supervisors.

3. An urban town qualifier based on population size, location, or a vote by residents.

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1. In Minnesota, their is 850 cities and 83% of citizens that live in cities.

2. An example of a city in Minnesota that has all 4 classes is Minneapolis.

3. The 4 class criteria are

First class, more than 100,000 living places

Second class, more than 20,000

Third class, not more than 20,000 or less than 10,000

Fourth class, 10,000 habitats

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The Lake District is very good for the enviroment the more the better.

Special districts are important because they address certain problems.

Soil and Water Conservation helps protect the health of water and soil.

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Group 1: Nine Facts about Local Government: Please select 3 eye-opening things you learned as a group that you believe are worth sharing

1) Things cost more money in higher-populated areas.

2) State and Local Government total expenditures amount to $2.9 trillion in the U.S.

3) Transportation resources are not always efficiently allocated, making it more difficult for workers to access high-quality jobs

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Section 4- County Goverment

1. County governments serve as administrative arms of the state and provide services mandated by law

2. County sheriffs provide police protection outside cities, while felony prosecutions are handled countywide by the county attorney

3. Counties manage and administer land-use controls in areas outside city boundaires, offering planing assistance that cities can sometimes request

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1. The constitution directly controls the existence and powers of local governments

2. The constitutional home rule provision is an authorized enactment of laws that enable any city to establish a charter outlining its form of organization and its power.

3. A charter is a provision that applies to homes.