How are local governments established?

Local governments are established by state governments. States use their own constitutions to legalize and define their local governments. They do that by passing ordinances, or regulations that follow state laws. Local governments also help the state by making sure election procedures follow state guidelines. Local government is the public administration of towns, cities, counties and districts. Local government includes both county and municipal government structures. Municipalities have municipal ordinances, which are laws, rules or regulations made and enforced by a city government. Cities derive their power from either the California Government Code (statute) or from adopting a city charter. General law cities, charter cities and consolidated city and county are the three forms of California cities. It all depends on where you live and what type of government you have. Hope this helps!