Topic 38 · Public Administration, Municipalities and Public Services

Public Administration, Municipalities and Public Services. Part 1: Local government and municipalities.

public administration

a municipality

local government

city hall

a mayor

a council

a council member

a local authority

a district

a resident

a public office

a decision

a public meeting

a regulation

self-government

state administration

a building permit

a data box

Useful phrases.

The municipality makes decisions about local services and development.

Residents can attend a public meeting of the council.

The mayor represents the town and works with the council.

Public Administration, Municipalities and Public Services. Part 2: Municipal offices and public jobs.

a clerk

a civil servant

a department

office hours

an application form

a permit

an identity card

registration

an appointment

to apply

to issue a document

to sign

a stamp

an official

a region

a regional government

Useful phrases.

You may need an appointment before you visit the municipal office.

The clerk checked my identity card and application form.

The office issued the document after I paid the fee.

Public Administration, Municipalities and Public Services. Part 3: Public services and local facilities.

a public service

public transportation

public transport

waste collection

water supply

a public park

a community center

a community centre

a health center

road maintenance

street lighting

public housing

social housing

local police

emergency services

the national government

parliament

Useful phrases.

Reliable public transportation helps people get to work and school.

Waste collection and street lighting are important public services.

A good library can be a useful community center for all ages.

Public Administration, Municipalities and Public Services. Part 4: Municipal budget and local projects.

a municipal budget

tax revenue

a fee

a grant

a subsidy

an expense

an investment

public money

a project

a public contract

to plan

to spend

to save

to repair

a minister

a register office

Useful phrases.

The municipal budget pays for services, repairs, and local projects.

The town received a grant to repair the school building.

Public money should be spent carefully and transparently.

Public Administration, Municipalities and Public Services. Part 5: Transparency and citizen participation.

transparency

public information

a notice board

a consultation

a complaint

a suggestion

a petition

to vote

to attend

to discuss

to improve

a volunteer

a community

a birth certificate

a passport

Useful phrases.

Residents can send suggestions or complaints to the municipal office.

Important public information should be easy to find on the town website.

Citizen participation can improve local projects and build trust.