Rasid: Majority favor appointing Jordanian mayors
A national study, highlighted by the Life Center – Rased, showed that citizens hold diverse perspectives regarding the performance of municipal governments and local administrative models in Jordan. The study revealed that 82% of respondents believe that municipal work has a significant impact on their daily lives, and 61% see municipalities as the primary responsible entities for improving local services. The report also indicated that citizen satisfaction with current services varies, with 51% rating the level of services as good to excellent, while 49% consider their performance to be average or weak. The findings point to broad support for the model of separating powers between the elected council and the executive management, along with strong backing for clarifying roles and strengthening the councils' monitoring functions. Additionally, there are varied preferences regarding the selection of the mayor, with 52% favoring appointment by the government and 44% preferring to elect the mayor directly by citizens. The results underscore the importance of improving the complaints system, developing oversight and follow-up mechanisms, and enhancing the presence of field personnel—all of which contribute to better municipal performance and increased accountability. The study confirms that the majority of citizens believe that reforming the local administrative system can help improve services and foster greater engagement with local communities, emphasizing the need for legislative amendments that take these findings into account to achieve a balance between efficiency and accountability.
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