Quiz on Town Government
1. The document that sets out the form of the government, the officers to be elected; their powers, duties and responsibilities and budget making and administrative standards is called a:
(Hint: Read Top of Homepage )
2. How long after its election must a charter commission submit a final report? (Hint: Read Chapter 43B. Home Rule Procedures )
3. What “act” grants cities and towns the right to self government?
(Hint: Local Government )
4. What is the agenda of a Town Meeting known as?
(Hint: Citizen's Guide to Town Meetings) (A quick way to find something on a web site is to go to "Edit" ( or Ctrl + F) - Click on "Find (on This Page) - Type in the word you are looking for.- Click on "Find Next")
5. Who conducts the Town Meeting?
(Hint: Citizen's Guide to Town Meetings )
6. Which of the following does a Town Meeting not decide?
(Hint: Citizen's Guide to Town Meetings )
7. What is the chief goal setting and policy making agency of the Town of Mashpee? (Hint: Town of Mashpee Town Hall Web Site )
8. Which is not an elected official in the Town of Mashpee? (Hint: Mashpee Town Officers List )
9. How many members are on Mashpee’s Board of Selectmen? (Hint: Mashpee Board of Selectmen )
10. Who is appointed by the Board of Selectmen to be responsible to the Board for the proper administration of all town affairs? (Hint: Town of Mashpee Town Hall Web Site )
Extra Credit:
What voting precinct are you located in? (The Mashpee Rotary is located in the northern part of Precinct 2)(Hint: Mashpee Voting Precincts or My Election Information)
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