In recent years, there has been a marked deterioration in the relations between state government officials and local governments, both cities and counties. State officials claim a need for consistency and clarity in rules while local authorities complain of the loss of flexibility to respond to the peculiarities of local conditions and problems.
As a matter of public policy, are there any standards which could be established as to when an item is properly subject to local discretion and when a state-wide policy should be employed?

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