Councils of Governments

question 51

Multiple Choice

Councils of governments

• A)involve a formal merger or combination of governments.
• B)have been established to clearly define the powers of local governments.
• C)provide a neutral forum in which local leaders can come together to identify and discuss issues of concern.
• D)serve to consolidate area jurisdictions into a single countywide government.

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