The term 'MUNICIPALITY' refers to a political subdivision of a state or nation that is constituted by law and has corporate status and powers of self-government. It is typically an urban administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction over a defined area. Municipalities are usually governed by a mayor and a city council or MUNICIPAL council. They can provide services such as fire protection, police departments, public schools, public transit, sewage treatment, and water supply.