Local Agencies — California Government Code — Cities, Counties, And Other Agencies — Financial Affairs — Voter Approval Of Taxes — Definitions Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session DEFINITIONS. As used in this Article: (a) "local government" means any county, city, city and county, including a chartered city or county, or any public or municipal corporation; and, (b) "district" means an agency of the state, formed pursuant to general law or special act, for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. Ca. Gov. Code § 53720