Which policy dictates that local governments have only those powers granted by the state government, those powers implied in the state grant, and those indispensable to their functioning?

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17 February, 18:17

Which policy dictates that local governments have only those powers granted by the state government, those powers implied in the state grant, and those indispensable to their functioning?

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Answer:Dillon's rule

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Dillon's Rule Definition:

This is a rule that interpret judicial of how a municipality may exercise only those powers that are expressed by statute, or necessary implied on the statute or not merely convenient.

The court have interpreted narrowly statutes with respect to grants powers to municipalities.