Nebraska Constitution Article XI (Municipal Corporations), ,
Nebraska Constitution – Article XI: Municipal Corporations
Article XI of the Nebraska Constitution governs the organization, powers, and authority of municipal corporations (i.e., cities and villages) within the state.
Key Points of Article XI:
Municipal Home Rule
Municipalities have the power of self-government, subject to the state constitution and laws.
They may enact and enforce local ordinances, regulations, and taxes to govern local affairs.
Classes of Municipalities
Nebraska municipalities are classified by population into different classes (e.g., cities of the first class, second class, villages), with varying powers and structures.
Powers and Functions
Municipal corporations have authority over:
Local police and fire protection
Zoning and land use
Public utilities
Taxation for municipal purposes
Borrowing money and issuing bonds
Limitation of Powers
Powers granted must be consistent with the Nebraska Constitution and state laws.
Municipalities may not exercise powers that interfere with the state’s exclusive authority.
Legislative Control
The Nebraska Legislature may prescribe conditions for the creation, government, and dissolution of municipalities.
It may also provide for referenda and local elections for municipal matters.
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