The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT ) is an American lobbying or advocacy group of officials and employees of small government units across the United States. Based in Washington, DC, it seeks to influence regulators and lawmakers about small-town government operations, and the impact of federal regulations on them.
A major second goal is to inform its members about issues, regulatory changes, and programs that affect them. There are also a series of affiliated groups that operate within a single state. These are usually located in the state capital and have a similar role.
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