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A unit of local government that is incorporated by the state and has a large degree of self government. |
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Largest type of municipality. |
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A division of state government formed to carry out state laws, collect taxes, and supervise elections in a single small area. |
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Arrests law-breakers and carries out the orders of county courts. |
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basic plan for a local government unit that defines its poweers, responsibilities, and orginization. |
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Regulations that govern a community. |
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Is larger than village and smaller than a city. |
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When all citizens meet regularly to discuss issues in the town. |
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Part of goverment formed ti meet special needs.
(can include several cities) |
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A city can write and amend its own municipial charter. |
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Legislative body of a city government. |
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Cities cheif executive officer. |
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Form of government, the city is governed by 3 to 9 elected officials or commissioners. |
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Federal funds given to state and local government for specific reasons. |
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