### Question
Can you define what local government means?


### Answer
**Local government** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 11351*:

> a unit of general purpose local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11351*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM > Part C-General Provisions**

