How is it done in your State?

holy-cow · 2011-04-25T17:43:27Z

The one consistent thing about the United States is the lack of consistency that is fostered by the freedoms we enjoy. In the "Know Your Surveyors" thread below I learned that Maryland has little need for cities to be formed. Apparently, the counties handle the vital municipal-type items such that the "communities" don't need to. Meanwhile, Baltimore City is not in a county, if I understood corretly.The State of Kansas has 105 counties, of which all but one are standard. Each county is divided into townships, which largely serve only minor functions. There are roughly 600 incorporated cities in the State resulting in an average of six cities per county. There are many other towns, communities and place names that are not incorporated that appear on maps.The State is responsible for the big, general functions. The counties focus on local roads and bridges, public health and protection, records retention, property appraisal and tax collection. The local courts are part of a district court consisting of several counties. The township boards now have a minor role, normally, addressing some funds for recreation, fire protection and a few other concerns. The cities are responsible for the streets and fire protection and police protection within their boundaries. Some are also owners of various utilities such as water, sewer, electric and natural gas. The small towns and other communities fall into the general county responsibility.How do all the various responsibilities break out in your State? Or, in some cases, your Commonwealth, whatever that is?

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Paul Sevik

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Duane you forgot village between town and hamlet 😉

Villages have their own elected mayor and council (called trustees), planning, zoning, ARB, etc.

Posted : April 26, 2011 5:23 am

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And just to add interest, Villages can span Towns and Counties.

The Village of Saranac Lake contains parts of three Towns (Harrietstown, St. Armand, and North Elba) and two Counties (Franklin and Essex).

Posted : April 26, 2011 8:21 am

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Oh, man! Now, I'm thoroughly bumfuzzled.

Posted : April 26, 2011 9:26 am

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