The head of the southern Siberian republic of Khakassia on Wednesday vetoed a controversial bill that would do away with the ...

Embedding engagement is essential if we are to build a more inclusive, resilient and democratic society, writes the director ...

Rather than directly implementing projects, the zila parishad can be successful if it focuses on coordination and oversight.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced a ‘comprehensive review’ of local government aimed at slashing red tape and ...

That is the height of irresponsibility — political malpractice. If we really want to make a change, let’s come back with a ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Floridians to vote to cut their property taxes. But he doesn’t want Floridians to know what will ...

This is Pennsylvania Local Government Week. It should not be the only time we celebrate and thank our local elected officials. Many evenings, while most of us are at home with family and friends ...

The new Edmond mayor and City Council, sworn in just weeks ago, hit the ground running on city budget reform, led by Mark ...

Establishing an independent local government commission, modelled on successful examples, could be a pivotal step toward a more transparent, accountable, and people-oriented governance structure ...

The introduction of the Local Government Bill 2025 by the current PML-N-led government was initially welcomed with hope. However, the content of the bill has raised serious concerns.

Implemented through the Local Government Ordinance (2001), the system introduced a three-tier structure — district, tehsil, and union councils — with elected representatives managing local ...

Millcreek Township Government Study Commission unanimously recommended a new government structure with five elected members and a professional manager. Financial issues, including late audits and ...