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


### Answer
The term **unit of local government** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10533* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10533*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

