“Since 1975, the Local Government Handbook has provided a brief history and a comprehensive and authoritative overview of our local, state, and federal governments. Now in its seventh edition, this publication is an invaluable tool for citizens, municipal oicials, teachers, students, and anyone who seeks to understand the complexity of state and local government.
New York State has a tradition of home rule authority and providing citizens with a strong voice in their local governments. In order to exercise that voice eectively, it is important to understand how our government and oicials function at every level. The New York State Department of State Division of Local Government Services assists local citizens and local oicials in providing eective and eicient services.
The Local Government Handbook was made possible through the eorts and contributions of experts working at all levels of state agencies. Their work on this important document is greatly appreciated.”
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New York State Division of Local Government Services