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Local government is usually the tier of government that is closest to the people and vested with certain powers to exercise control over the affairs of people within its domain. Introduction the existence of local government has always been defended on the basis that it is a crucial aspect of the process of democratization and intensification of mass participation in the decisionmaking process. Adobe acrobat reader is required to view the forms. There are several different types of jurisdictions at the municipal level, including the city, town, borough, and village.
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