Local government structure.
Definition
The organization of government at the county, city, town, and district levels, which handles community services closest to citizens. Local governments manage schools, police and fire departments, zoning, public utilities, and local infrastructure, operating under authority granted by state constitutions.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 A city council passing local ordinances about zoning and building codes
- 2 County governments managing local court systems and property tax records
- 3 Special districts running public school systems or water utilities