Types of Governments & Roles in Governments - Victoria

Democracy

A system that allows its citizens to have a say in how it is run.

Stakeholder

A person who is affected by or has an interest in something.

Federal Government

Responsible for making decisions that impact the entire country.

Provincial Government

Makes decisions that impact their province or territory.

Local or Municipal Government

Responsible for a town or city.

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions.

Region

A collection of municipalities that work together.

Band Council

The local government for First Nations communities.

Public Servant

People who work for the government.

Municipal Councillor

A group of councillors in a town or city.

Head of Council

The person that leads the municipal council.