Local Officials Express Concern That Neither Their Policy-Making Power nor Their

question 34

True/False

Local officials express concern that neither their policy-making power nor their financial authority has kept pace with the increased administrative responsibilities placed on them by state governments.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Liability

The liability or responsibility imposed on a person, a party, or an organization for damages caused by another; most commonly used in relation to employment, with the employer held vicariously liable for damages caused by its employees.

Principal-Employer

The party in a contractual relationship who has the right to control the work of the employee or agent and is responsible for their actions.

Agent-Employee

An individual who performs tasks on behalf of another, the principal, in an employment context, with both agency and employment law aspects governing the relationship.

European Union Regulations

Laws that are directly applicable and binding in all member states of the European Union without the need for individual countries to enact additional legislation.