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Local Government. Sources of Power Delegation: Counties, Cities & …. Government entities , such as housing authorities, water districts, school districts… . Counties. Are political subdivisions of the state Colorado Counties Online Have a legislative branch & enumerated powers. Cities.
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Local Government • Sources of Power • Delegation: Counties, Cities & ….Government entities, such as housing authorities, water districts, school districts…
Counties • Are political subdivisions of the state • Colorado Counties Online • Have a legislative branch & enumerated powers
Cities • Are voluntary and must be created • Have a legislative branch • May have a charter
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General Law and Home Rule • Limit on powers • Expressly conferred • Police and general welfare power
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