- Municipal home rule
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Municipal home rule originated in the United States during the Progressive Era of the early twentieth century. It enables voters to adopt a home rule charter that acts as the city's basic governing document over local issues; however, state law continues to prevail over statewide concerns[1]. The goal of municipal home rule is to facilitate local control and minimize state intervention into municipal affairs[2].
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See Also
- Home Rule in the United States
- CELDF article on Home Rule
Categories:- United States law stubs
- Local government in the United States
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