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


### Answer
The term **unit of local government** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3797d* as follows -

> a county, municipality, town, township, village, parish, borough, or other unit of general government below the State level

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL SECURITY**

