House approves 12 Local Governance articles
The article focused on the House of Representatives' discussion of the Local Administration Law for 2026, which aims to transform the role of municipalities from traditional service functions to broader developmental and investment roles. The discussion included definitions of key terms such as "Resident" (someone who resides within the municipality's boundaries and benefits from its services), "Voter" (a Jordanian citizen with voting rights), and "Fee payer" (someone required to pay fees to the municipality). It also touched on the role of the Central Urban Development Observatory in supporting municipalities with official data, clarifying that the identification of sliding zones is handled by specialized technical entities, not municipalities. The law aims to enhance governance and accountability by defining the powers of the Municipal Council and the executive body, with the council responsible for policies and oversight strategies, and the executive body tasked with implementation. This followed the approval of the project by the Parliamentary Administrative Committee on August 13, 2026.
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