Definition and Introduction Local government refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state. The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or (where appropriate) federal government. "Local government" only acts within powers delegated to it by legislation or directives of the higher level of government. ( Wikipedia Encyclopedia ). Common names for local government entities include state, province, region, department, county, prefecture, district, city, township, town, borough, parish, municipality, shire and village. For administrative purposes, Tanzania is divided into regions; on the mainland, on Zanzibar, and on Pemba. Districts have been created to further increase local authority. These districts are also now referred to as local government authorities. The urban units are classified further as city, municipal, and town council...
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