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ch.12
Term | Definition |
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board | group of people who manage the business of an organization |
home rule | the right to write their own charter |
utilities | services needed by the public, such as water, gas, and electricity |
zoning | local rules that divide a community into areas and tell how the land in each area can be used |
municipality | a government that serves people who live in an urban area |
intergovernmental revenue | money given by one level of government to another |
grant | money that federal and state governments often give to local communities |
ordinances | local laws |
property tax | a tax on land and buildings |
councils of governments | groups that work together to meet regional needs |