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Know Your City Government - Role of City Council

Know Your City Government – Role of City Council

City of Fayetteville, NC Government

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a city council does in a city government?
How is a mayor different from a city council member?
Would you prefer to vote for someone who represents your district or the whole city? Why?

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Know Your City Government – Role of City Council

Who the City Council Represents (00:00 – 00:22)

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1. What is the city council described as?

A group of volunteers who advise the city
A state government office
The elected governing body that represents residents

2. How many council members are on the city council?

Eleven
Seven
Nine

Know Your City Government – Role of City Council

How Elections Work: Districts and At Large (00:22 – 00:35)

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1. Who may vote for each district seat?

Only business owners in the district
All residents of the city
Only residents living within that district

2. What does it mean that the mayor is elected "at large"?

The mayor represents the entire population of the city
The mayor represents only one district
The mayor is chosen by the city council

Know Your City Government – Role of City Council

Mayor’s Duties, Pay, and Term Length (00:35 – 01:06)

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1. What does the mayor do at city council meetings?

Presides at meetings
Only watches and cannot participate
Writes all city laws alone

2. Are the mayor and council members full-time employees of the city?

No, they are not full-time employees
Only the mayor is full-time
Yes, they are full-time employees

3. How long is a term for members of the city council?

2 years
4 years
1 year

Know Your City Government – Role of City Council

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1. Which statement best describes the difference between district elections and at-large elections?

District elections choose representatives for one area; at-large elections choose someone to represent the whole city.
District elections are only for national government; at-large elections are only for state government.
District elections are for the mayor; at-large elections are for council members.

2. According to the video, which role does the mayor have on the council?

The mayor only votes when there is a tie.
The mayor is a voting member and presides at meetings.
The mayor is not part of the council.

3. Which is true about council members and the mayor in this video?

They are unpaid volunteers.
They are compensated for their time and certain expenses.
They must work full-time for the city.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Know Your City Government – Role of City Council

What are the advantages and disadvantages of electing council members by districts?
Why might a city choose to elect a mayor at large instead of by district?
Do you think city council members should be full-time employees? Why or why not?
If you were mayor, what would you focus on to represent the entire population of the city?

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