Across
- 2. Official permission to proceed with a plan or project
- 5. A person who holds a position in government, like Leslie Knope
- 9. Government-funded projects like roads, parks, and water systems
- 10. The official written record of what is discussed in a meeting
- 11. Legal responsibility, such as ensuring public safety in a park
- 12. The complex system of government offices and rules that manage public services
- 13. A group of elected officials who make decisions for a town or city
- 14. The leader of a committee who oversees discussions and decisions
- 16. Money provided for a specific purpose, such as building a park
- 17. A city or town employee responsible for record-keeping, public meetings, and official documents
- 18. Efforts by government officials to involve residents in decision-making
Down
- 1. Rules that determine how land can be used in a city or town
- 3. An official document that allows a person or business to do something
- 4. A formal plan or suggestion put forward for discussion
- 6. A group of people appointed to discuss and make decisions on a specific issue
- 7. A local law or regulation passed by a municipal government
- 8. A meeting where residents can express their opinions on local government matters.
- 15. Excessive bureaucracy that slows down decision-making
- 18. A formal written request signed by people to show support for a cause