Most parishes in the United States operate under a form of local government that typically includes a parish council and a parish president or administrator. This structure is often similar to a county government, with responsibilities for local services, land use, and community planning. Some parishes may also have specific boards or commissions to address particular issues. The exact governance structure can vary by state and local laws.
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There are two: Louisiana and Alaska. Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S. federal government.
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Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties.
Sebastian d' Abrew has written: 'Institutio parochi' -- subject(s): Parishes (Local government), Parishes (Canon law)
Alaska does not have parishes; instead, it is organized into boroughs. There are 19 organized boroughs and one unorganized borough in Alaska. Each borough serves a similar purpose to parishes in other states, providing local government and services.
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There are no countries in Illinois. As for parishes, the only parishes in Illinois are Roman Catholic parishes. See related link.
W. A. Holdsworth has written: 'The Married Women's Property Act 1882' 'The law of the landlord and tenant' 'The handy book of parish law' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Great Britain, Law and legislation, Parishes, Parishes (Canon law), Parishes (Local government)
Counties in Louisiana are called parishes and it is the only state with parishes.
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