(1) The general assembly finds and declares that:
Strong local government has been a major factor in the political and economic development of the state;
The future welfare of the state depends, in large measure, on local leadership and theeffectiveness of local government;
Population shifts and other economic and social trends have brought new problems tolocal government in growing metropolitan areas and throughout the state; and
The state has primary responsibility for strengthening local government, encouraginglocal initiative, and providing coordination of state services and information to assist local government in effectively meeting the needs of Colorado citizens.
Source: L. 66: p. 120, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 3-22-1.