For many years local church officials supplied what little government the community required.

Most communities require utilities to be placed underground in new developments.

Many communities now require that stones and graves be moved to new sites.

At the very least, he said, communities should require utility companies to get rid of unnecessary poles.

And, many communities require a permit for chimney work.

The community could require the father to acknowledge illegitimate children and support them.

Nearly all of the maintenance and construction the community requires is done by members on a volunteer basis.

My first reaction was one of concern for the affirmation these communities require and deserve.

According to a survey last year, 50 communities require construction projects.

Some religious communities require people to remove shoes before they enter holy buildings, such as temples.