State laws governing local government structure and administration.

128 Pages·2004·12.27 MB·English

Contents
Chapter l-Local Governments in the United States ..................................................... 1
Types of Local Governments ...................................................................... 1
The Overall Pattern of Local Governments ......................................................... 3
TheReport ...................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2-Summary of Findings ...................................................................... 7
Key Developments from 1978 to 1990 ............................................................... 7
Conclusion ...................................................................................... 11
Appendices .......................................................................................... 15
A-Interpretation ofthe Tables .................................................................... 17
B-State Laws Governing Local Government Structurc and Administration: 1990 ....................... 19
C-How the State Laws Changed: 1978-1990 ........................................................ 57
D-Citations to State Constitutions and Statutes. .................................................... 91
E-Survey Questions for 1978 and 1990 ............................................................. 115
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