### Question
How is the "local government" defined?


### Answer
The term **local government** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 470* as follows -

> given the term in section 101 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 470*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part H-Miscellaneous Provisions**

