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== Jurisdictions == | == Jurisdictions == | ||
In Victoria there are 79 councils that provides local government for a specific geographical area within the State. These local councils are considered a separate tier of government in addition to Federal and State governments. <br>In Victoria, councils are established and operate under various State Government laws, including the Constitution Act 1975 and the Local Government Act 1989.<br>These councils vary in geographical size and population. They are responsible for providing and maintaining public buildings, and services to their communities.<br> | |||
[http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/web20/dvclgv.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/find+your+local+council List of Victorian Local Councils] | [http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/web20/dvclgv.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/find+your+local+council List of Victorian Local Councils] | ||