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Olaopa Lists Path to Redoubled Local Govt Reform

Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has proposed various forms of reform that should be carried out in the country’s local government system in order to...

AP Government Hikes Number of Divisions in All Municipal Corporations of State

In this regard, the government has amended the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Fixation of Strength of Elected members) Rules, 2005.

Minister Local Government reviews Model Village Program

714 Texas Cities Direct Local Sales Tax to Economic Development

Northland, Taranaki first movers as Govt tries to cool political heat of council mergers

Analysis: Local communities are proud. Sometimes that pride comes before a fall – but woe betide any govt that ignores that sentiment. The post

Viable Local Governance Is Bedrock Of Democracy – Olaopa 

A viable local governance that is facilitated by a functional local government system is the bedrock of democracy, Prof. Tunji Olaopa has declared.   Olaopa who is the Chairman of...

Viable Local Governance, Bedrock of Democracy, Says Olaopa

A viable local governance that is facilitated by a functional local government system is the bedrock of democracy, Prof. Tunji Olaopa has declared. Olaopa who is the Chairman of th...

Mayor determined to protect district's identity as potential merger looms

The government has given councils three months to decide how they want local government reorganised or risk having a new structure imposed from Wellington.

Special council meeting discusses audit findings in Kozhikode Corporation

Florida Governor Signs Legislation to Limit Local Government Overreach

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two major pieces of legislation to limit government overreach. The post Florida Governor Signs Legislation to Limit Local Government Overreach...

Insider NJ’s 2026 Nonpartisan May Municipal Elections Publication

Leave it to Bayonne (see below) to provide maybe the most interesting mayoral contest on the May 12th municipal election schedule, by virtue of a vacancy intensifying local aspirat...

City Council Looks at Hiring ‘Legislative Counsel’ Separate from Administration

Mayors consider government's amalgamation ultimatum

Some mayors say council reforms will help communities gain their voice, while others fear they'll lose their identity.

Carrot and stick: Govt backs some councils to merge, others in fight for life

Regional councillors expect a short stay of execution in this week’s announcement, as Govt supports some keen regions to fast-track district and regional...