Legal Definitions - Municipal government - State statutes

Municipal government refers to the local government of a city or town. Each state has its own set of laws, known as state statutes, that outline the powers and responsibilities of municipal governments. These laws vary from state to state and can be found in the state's legal code.

• In California, the state statutes that govern municipal government can be found in Title 4 of the legal code.
• In Texas, the state statutes that govern municipal government can be found in Title 2 of the legal code.
• In New York, the state statutes that govern municipal government can be found in the General Municipal and Municipal Home Rule codes.

These examples illustrate how each state has its own set of laws that govern municipal government. These laws outline the powers and responsibilities of local governments, such as providing public services, maintaining infrastructure, and enforcing local laws.