Municipality in United States

Municipality Definition

The body of officers, taken collectively, belonging to a city, who are appointed to manage its affairs, and defend its interests.

Introduction to Municipality

Municipality, in U.S. law, public corporation created by a state and under its legislative control. Until recently municipal corporations were formed by a special charter designating specific powers. Now, however, they may be formed under general statutes. Among the more important provisions in a charter and the general laws of a municipality are those that give a municipality the power to tax and the power to pass ordinances effective as law for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. The rate of taxation that a municipality may levy is limited in many states by the municipal charter or the state constitution or statutes. Among other rights that may be granted under a charter are the power to sell bonds or notes, to award franchises, to acquire property, to construct public improvements, and to operate public utilities.” (1)

Municipal Issues

There are further information in this American legal Encyclopedia about the following:

• Municipal Bonds
• Municipal Codes: See: Local Laws
• Municipal Corporations (also, see Municipal Bonds)
• Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board

Municipality in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias

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Concept of Municipality

In the U.S., in the context of State Government and/or Local Government, Municipality has the following meaning: A city, town, or village. (Source of this definition of Municipality : University of Texas)

Municipality

Cause of Action Against Municipality for Injury Caused by Defective Sidewalk: an Overview

This section examines this type of action. This subject identifies the various elements of the Cause of Action Against Municipality for Injury Caused by Defective Sidewalk, offering a practical approach to the litigation issues of this cause of action. See also the entry about legal risks.

Municipality Background

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See Also

• State Government
• Local Government
• Local Government Law

Cause of Action Against Municipality for Injury Caused by Defective Sidewalk: an Overview

This section examines this type of action. This subject identifies the various elements of the Cause of Action Against Municipality for Injury Caused by Defective Sidewalk, offering a practical approach to the litigation issues of this cause of action. See also the entry about legal risks.

Municipality Background

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Municipality in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia