DuPage County

make it accessible. In order to establish a global change in water sustainability, it is essential preservation efforts start on the local scale. The front runner in the local efforts to achieve sustainability is the protection of watersheds. The DuPage County has six primary watershed planning areas:

of two summers for a whole month. Although this amazing opportunity was given to me, for free, I was very hesitant to make the commitment. I wasn’t so confident in myself, especially to be surrounded by the biggest white community in Illinois, DuPage County. I had very little interest in attending Wheaton College for two summers. I knew I wouldn't feel comfortable in that community. I wouldn't have my mom’s delicious home cooked meals every night, or to see my little brother and watch him play outside

The article, “Why Do Humans Have Canine Teeth and More Questions From Our Readers: You asked, we answered,” by Katie Nodjimbadem is a series of paragraph-long answers of some curiosities of National Geographic readers. The first question, from Patrick McGannon in Surprise, Arizona, is: Why do humans have canine teeth? The answer to that question is that all primate species have them. Our early hominid anscestors probably used them to hunt prey or keep other from hunting their prey. Now they are used

Want to know a little known fact? Local government is one of the most influential factors in the American way of life, but it is not even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Essentially the Constitution set up national and state governments but leaves local governments out creating a gray area. This area has been filled with many different methods and types of government. One of the ideas which pertains to filling this gray area is the Tiebout model. In essence this is a model of governance through

the state of Texas. Texas has 254 counties, the most of any state. Each county is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court, which consists of a County Judge (elected at-large) and four Commissioners (elected from single-member precincts). The County Judge has no veto authority over the decisions of the Court, s/he has one vote along with the other Commissioners. In smaller counties, the County Judge also performs judicial functions, while in larger counties his/her role is limited to the Court

governmental functions, and counties, municipalities, and towns and townships all fall into this category. Special purpose local governments generally focus on a specific purpose and one function. Best known of these are the school districts. Regardless of name, it is state government that gives local governments of all types their legal life. Counties were created to function as appendages of the state, but modernization and population growth have put pressures on counties

government A rural county government would make for an excellent political structure while giving the residents common services. It would also give private businesses opportunities for maintenance, healthcare, waste disposal services, and recreational services, which would not only bring business and jobs but more citizens as well. The services our government would provide

Question 1: Why are you interested in this position? From what I have learned city governments provide some of the most challenging, dynamic, learning-centric environments where opportunities to make a difference abound through numerous opportunities. Often from what I have seen the staff is smaller, and so is the budget and other resources and yet the issues that arise didn’t shrink as well, so creative and quick solutions are more frequently needed. I want to start building experience working

Utilities and Municipal Government in Penticton The municipal government of Penticton has worked hard to make it one of the most livable cities in the Okanagan. The broad vision statement and growth plan of Penticton coupled with excellent use of green space and its focus on creating a tourist friendly destination have attracted many new residents to this forward-thinking city. Here is a brief overview of the role the municipal government plays in Penticton and what you can expect if you choose

The county commission is pretty neat. They decide what our taxes go towards and try to improve our lives as citizens of West Virginia. Also they give us parks and parks are good for tag. Most of the money goes towards public works projects and keeping the capitol in good condition. But what does my county commission do for me? The taxes we pay go towards making the state better as a whole. The county commission is there to make sure our taxes are not wasted. If we have more parks and attractions