LAWS C86 - Local Government Law

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

The course examines the nature, power, and legal problems of local government units; their relationship to one another and to state government; and their status in a federal system of government. The topics that are covered include formation of local government units; the types of local government units (e.g., counties, cities, towns, borough, villages, townships, authorities, and districts); enabling legislation and municipal charters; home rule; police power; government financing, labor and personnel matters; government contracts; and government tort liability (including civil rights violations).

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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