Local democracy
This section contains information relating to all aspects of lcoal democracy and good governance at the local level. The Commonwealth principles on good practice for local democracy and good governance - known as the Aberdeen Agenda - which have been adopted by all CLGF members and are incorporated in the Commonwealth Charter, set the framework for the promotion of local democracy in the Commonwealth. The materials in this section relate to the constitutional and legal provisions for local government and include a range of studies, policy and training materials on local elections, leadership, community participation, representative local government, local government management and partnerships between local government and other key stakeholders such as traditional authorities.
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Decentralisation and development: can Uganda now pass the test of being a role model?
Author: David Ssonko Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2014
Principles for Local Government Legislation: Lessons from the Commonwealth Pacific
Across the Pacific local councils take a variety of different forms, ranging from traditional village structures to fullyfledged municipalities. Whatever form local government takes, an appropriate legislative and regulatory framework is essential to ensure that councils can effectively address the needs of their communities. This study is designed to help Pacific island countries review and strengthen their existing frameworks. It begins by examining legislation and systems across a range of countries and institutional settings, identifying examples of best practice and areas for improvement. It then presents case studies of three very different legislative frameworks: Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa. In the conclusion, the findings are consolidated into ten key principles for effective legislation: fit for purpose; democracy and representation; local empowerment; probity; oversight and support; capacity and sustainability; efficiency, effectiveness and equity; community engagement; intergovernment cooperation; clarity and consistency. This is an authoritative piece of research that will be extremely valuable to local government practitioners in the Pacific and beyond.
Author: Graham Samson Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat Publication year: 2013
Women in charge: politics in a women majority local council in Australia
Author: Hilde Bjørnå Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2012
The Australian year of women in local government: 2010 and beyond
Author: Karen Purser and Helen Diggerson Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2010
Role of local government in Botswana for effective service delivery: challenges, prospects and lessons
Author: Keshav C. Sharma Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2010