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Local Governments: City, Towns, or Villages

Local Governments: City, Towns, or Villages

​Municipality

A city, town, or village, that usually has its own local government.

​Charter

A legal document that establishes a municipality and serves as its constitution.

The mayor Serves as The executive head or leader of city government.

City Council is a group that serves as the local legislative body to pass laws, or ordinances

Millage Rate

Used to calculate property tax that varies by town

State Government

The governor serves as the executive head of the state government.

State Government

State governments have a legislative (law-making body) consisting of a state House of Representatives & Senate.