A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Alabama.gov - Official site divided into sections on government services, travel and tourism, directories, and online services such as state tax refunds. Searchable databases.
Alabama Association of Regional Councils - Statewide organization coordinating local and county governments in securing grants and promoting commerce and trade. Map of the regions, links to news.
Alabama League of Municipalities - Serving Alabama's municipalities since 1935.
Alabama State Treasury - A comprehensive review of the operations and services of State Treasurer.
Association of County Commissions of Alabama - Commission news, reports on projects, bidding updates, and resources about the counties.
Fire Departments in Alabama - Links to websites of fire departments.
State Auditor - The Office of State Auditor makes a full and complete report to the governor showing the receipts and disbursement of every character, all claims audited and paid out, and all taxes and revenues collected and paid into the treasury and the source thereof.
State Government Finances - Appropriations for the general fund and education trust fund, revenues, operating funds and budget cycle.
State of Alabama Multiple Needs Child Office - Agency serving children in need of services from more than one agency. Includes history, description of services and contact details.
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