Legal Definitions - municipal action

Definition: Municipal action refers to any exercise of governmental power that is authorized by a municipal officer, board, agency, or other municipal body.

Examples:

• A city council passing a law to regulate the use of public parks
• A mayor issuing an executive order to declare a state of emergency
• A zoning board granting a variance to allow a property owner to build a larger structure than normally allowed

These examples illustrate how municipal action involves the use of power by local government officials or bodies to make decisions that affect the community they serve. These decisions can range from passing laws to issuing orders or granting permits, and they are all authorized by the municipality's governing structure.