• Navigate to the discussion thread and respond to the following prompts, identi

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• Navigate to the discussion thread and respond to the following prompts, identifying each section in your post with subheading a. Local Government Good or Service: i. Name a specific good or service provided to you or those in your community by your local government. Be sure this is a government agency, not a nonprofit or private-sector organization. ii. Briefly discuss the good or service (what it is, why it is important, eligibility, etc.). iii. Include the official governmental website where you found the details for your discussion points. b. State Government Good or Service: i. Name a specific good or service provided to you or those in your community by your state government. Be sure this is a government agency, not a nonprofit or private-sector organization. ii. Briefly discuss the good or service (what it is, why it is important, eligibility, etc.). iii. Include the official governmental website where you found the details for your discussion points. c. Federal Government Good or Service: i. Name a specific good or service provided to you or those in your community by the federal government. Be sure this is a government agency, not a nonprofit or private-sector organization. ii. Briefly discuss the good or service (what it is, why it is important, eligibility, etc.). iii. Include the official governmental website where you found the details for your discussion points. d. Make sure you post about goods or services that, in fact, originate from the public sector and not from non-profit or private-sector organizations. e. Be sure you name and discuss a good or service that has not already been introduced by a classmate on the discussion board. In other words, do not repeat what others have already posted.

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We have taken examples of all the three government of usa.

SERVICE BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Overview

The Alabama Local Government Training Institute, in accordance with Act 94-598, provides training for Alabama county commissioners, enabling commissioners to complete the 50-hour course as mandated by the State within two years of each commissioners’ initial election date.

Program Purpose

Requirements

The following are required courses included in the 50-hours:

Course 1: “County Government and the Commissioner” provides information on the immediate needs and requirements of the newly elected county commissioner. It deals with such issues as the roles and responsibilities of the Commissioner, statutory requirements of the Commission and the Commissioner, the structure of county government, legal liability, roles of county constitutional officers, and resources available to the county commission.

Course 2: “Ethical and Legal Issues” acquaints the county commissioner with the significant ethical and legal requirements affecting the Commissioner. It reviews issues such as the open meeting requirements, conflict of interest, the ethics law and standards of ethical conduct, freedom of information requirements, etc.

Course 3: “Financial Administration” provides an understanding of both the revenue source and expenditure obligations and processes that affect county government in Alabama. In addition, it gives an overview of the budgetary process and discusses the maintenance of budgetary expenditures and the role of the examiners in ensuring a sound financial system in the county.

Course 4: “Roads and Bridges” focuses on the issue of public works (roads, bridges, etc.), and current policies, practices, and ideas relevant to public works are examined. This course highlights the role of the commissioner in assuring a safe and effective bridge system and road network in the county.

Course 5: Elective – Typical offerings include: Personnel Administration in the County, Economic Development and Community Leadership, Community Relations and the Media, and Critical Laws and Statutes Affecting the County Commission.

SERVICE BY STATE GOVERNMENT

Program at a Glance

Farmers and Fishermen Loan Program
US Virgin Island Small Business Development Agency

State: U.S. Virgin Islands
Program Category: Direct Business Financing
Program Type: Loan/Loan Participation
Business Need(s) Addressed: Capital access or formation
Program Industry: 11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

Program Details

Program Description:

The Farmers and Fishermen Loan Program offers loans for commercial farmers and fishermen. Loans are secured by acceptable collateral.

Program Objective:

To improve access to capital for fishing industry.

Program Specifics:

Loans or grants may be made from the fund for any of the following purposes:

1) Purchase of equipment, supplies, and implements used in commercial farming or commercial fishing.

2) Purchase or repairs of motors, pumps, plumbing, electrical parts and other similar machinery or parts.

3) Purchase or repairs of vehicles used for selling or delivering produce, poultry, livestock, fish, and other seafood.

4) Loans shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($ 5,000) to any individual. Loans in excess of three thousand dollars ($ 3,000) may be subject to disbursement control by the Commissioner.Loans shall not extend for a period in excess of five (5) years.Interest on loans shall be at a rate not to exceed four (4) percent per annum.

Eligibility and Application

Eligibility Requirements:

1) Applicant must be a farmer or fisherman as defined in section 1405-2 above.

2) Applicant must provide adequate financial information to establish applicant's credit standing and ability, or lack thereof to repay a loan from the fund.

(3) Applicant must have the necessary license(s) to engage in commercial fishing or commercial farming, as applicable, in the United States Virgin Islands.

(4) Applicant must have been engaged in commercial fishing or commercial farming, as applicable, for at least three (3) years in the United States Virgin Islands. Applicants who are engaged solely in producing food crops, poultry or livestock, or in fishing, for home use or pleasure shall not be eligible for a loan or grant from the Fund.

(5) Applicant must clearly establish that the loan or grant will be utilized for the purpose of commercial farming or commercial fishing.

(6) Applicant must demonstrate that he devotes, or will devote, a substantial part of his total time of employment to commercial farming or commercial fishing.

(7) In the case of a request for a grant, applicant must also submit a notarized statement of loss or damage due to an emergency or major disaster as defined at 23 V.I.C. § 1124.

Application Information:

Please contact SBDA for details.

Application Link

Statutory Background

Program Start:
1981

Program Finish:
No Date Available

Program Administration Type:
Discretionary

Legal Citation:
CVIR 11-027-000, Sec. 1405-1 to Sec. 1405-10

SERVICE BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Export Administration Regulations Training

Overview

BIS training seminars give you the opportunity to learn first-hand from experienced U.S. Government officials about export control policies, regulations and procedures. We offer one and two-day core courses on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as well as in-depth courses on special topics of interest to the exporting community. Instructors are experienced export administration and regulatory policy specialists, engineers and enforcement personnel from BIS's Washington, DC, headquarters and field offices, as well as representatives from other U.S. Government agencies as appropriate. We also offer an extensive library of online training modules and prerecorded webinars which you can access and study at your convenience.

BIS also offers export control conferences where senior U.S. Government officials discuss current issues and trends in export control policies, regulations and practices. These conferences are intended for the experienced export control practitioner.

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