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Jordan moves to limit government control over municipal councils
The Parliamentary Administrative Committee announced a radical shift in the relationship between the government and municipal councils in Jordan. They approved a new draft law that limits the executive authority's powers to dissolve elected councils and imposes strict time restrictions to prevent the government from acting unilaterally in such decisions. Additionally, the law modifies the procedures for appointing the municipality director to fall under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission to ensure neutrality. It also supports the financial and administrative independence of municipalities by increasing the capital expenditure share from 10% to 16% of the state budget, along with expanding the powers of provincial councils to enhance oversight and public participation. The law also includes measures to protect citizens from unjustified fees, ensuring these are not imposed before services are actually rendered, and seeks to strengthen the role of municipalities in development efforts and the tangible improvement of service quality.
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