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social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > public administration > special district
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > public administration > special district
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > public administration > special district
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > public-sector management > public administration > special district
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > public-sector management > public administration > special district

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special district  

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  • One of the least understood institutions of local government is the special district. Special districts are service providers that operate within specifically defined areas and in response to public demand, though they are created by state legislation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Governance; Special District]

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