- School Districts
- Fire Districts
- Local Public Authorities
A school system is a good example.
State law requires children to attend school but most of the day to day organization and administering of policy is done by the local school board and its leaders.
Special Purpose Government
Examples of Special Purpose Government
Created by city and county governments to accomplish a specific task.
Authorities – Maintain and rebuild the downtowns of cities.
Recreation and Parks Authorities – Maintain and develop land for parks and recreation areas in counties.
Essential Questions
What are the functions of special purpose governments?
Element
c. Describe the functions of special-purpose governments.
What is a special purpose government?
Governments that are not general-purpose (q.v.) governments and have a more limited range of purposes. Often includes townships, park districts, sanitation districts, and authorities.
Standard
SS8CG5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.
Essential Question
What are the functions of special purpose governments?
Special-Purpose Governments
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