What is a municipality
19. What is the salary of the mayor of Houston
$209,000
8. Mention some of the civil cases that fall under the jurisdiction of municipal courts
All cases involving violations of city law ordinances.... Examples illegal dumping
18. Who is the current mayor of Houston?
Annise D. Parker
1. What is a municipality
Another name for a city
13. Mention the two most common ways of organizing municipal elections
At large and district
14. Explain what an at-large election is
Candidates are elected in on citywide bases. Every registered voter in the city can vote.
3. What is the name of the legislative branch of city government
City Council
6. What is the jurisdiction of municipal courts
Cival cases and Criminal
7. What is the difference between civil and criminal law
Civil cases do not involve incarceration but the payment of penalties
9. Mention some of the criminal cases that fall under the jurisdiction of municipal courts
Class C Misdemeanor
16. When do elections for mayor of Houston take place?
Every 2 years during odd-numbers years
15. How Houston elects its mayor?
In at large elections
20. What cities pay the highest salaries for mayors?
La=$231,000 Ny=$225,000 Chicago=$216,000
4. What is the name of the executive branch of city government
Mayor
5. What is the name of the judicial branch of city government
Municipal courts
11. What type of election is used to elect city officials in Texas?
Non partisan
17. When are the next elections for mayor of Houston scheduled to take place?
November 2015
21. What is the office term of the mayor of Houston?
One 2 year term
12. Explain what nonpartisan elections are
Party labels (democrat or republican) cannot be employed in campaigning
2. Explain what a city charter is
The basic law of a city that defines its powers, responsibilities and organizations. In other words a city charter is a cities constitution.
24. What is the term limit of the mayor of Houston?
Three consecutive, 2 year terms
22. Explain what a term limits are.
When voters restrict the number of terms a public official can serve in office.
10. What is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas?
Where the punishment is only a fine not in excess of $500.00
23. Does the City of Houston have term limits on its mayor?
Yes
