### Question
How does the law define geographically constituent unit of local government?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3755*, **geographically constituent unit of local government** is defined as:

> a unit of local government that has jurisdiction over areas located within the boundaries of an area over which a unit of local government certified pursuant to clause (i) has jurisdiction

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3755*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAMS > Part A-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program**

