ICMA Description of Forms of Local Government
This article from The International City/County Management Association provides a brief description of all the different forms of government found in the United States.
An Overview of Forms of Municipal Governments
This 2002 article from State and Local Government Review describes the forms of government found in most U.S cities and their distribution. It also attempts to define the hybrid forms of government currently found in many municipalities.
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