Basically, this move exposes tensions in local government over funding - in particular over the way the Scottish government's money for councils is distributed between the 32 councils.
Some councils are distributing sandbags, which people can use to protect homes, shops and businesses against possible flooding.
Municipal affairs were distributed among the 33 borough councils, supplemented by a variety of ad hoc groupings and centrally appointed bodies for single services.
Condoms were distributed.
Hussain were distributed.
Following the 2011 Federal Council elections, the seven seats in the Federal Council were distributed as follows: : 1 seat for the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC), : 1 seat for the Conservative Democratic Party (BDP/PBD), : 2 seats for the Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD), : 2 seats for the Social Democratic Party (SPS/PSS), : 1 seat for the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC).
Councils set local business rates, which, along with council tax, are distributed between local authorities by a council-led commission.
Similarly, Greenwich Time - published by south London's Greenwich council - is distributed free every week.
Research council funding is distributed through competitive grants for specific research projects and it pays for equipment and PhD and postdoctoral students.
Soon, protesters were distributing copies.
Crews from the council will be distributing up to 1,000 sandbags in each of the following areas, Penzance, Helston, Looe and Bude.
