1. Local Government  Sources of Power  Delegation: Counties, Cities & ….Government entities, such as housing authorities, water districts, school districts…Government entities

2. Counties  Are political subdivisions of the statepolitical subdivisions  Colorado Counties Online Colorado Counties Online  Have a legislative branch & enumerated powers

3. Cities  Are voluntary and must be created  Have a legislative branch  May have a charter

4. Colorado Cities

5. League of Colorado Cities Laws Affecting Colorado Cities

6. Division of Local Government Local Government Research

7. General Law and Home Rule  Limit on powers  Expressly conferred  Police and general welfare power

8. Governmental Entities  Housing Authorities  Fire Protection Districts

9. Finding Charters & Ordinances Ordinances Online Colorado Ordinances and Charters Municode Library Colorado

10. Interpreting Charters & Ordinances Citators AG Opinions AG Opinions (1984-current) AG Opinions AG Opinions (1889-1966)

11. Municipal Law Resources Colorado Resources Best Practices Policy General Resources