House approves 11 articles of Local Governance Law
The Jordanian House of Representatives' report approved 11 articles of the Local Governance Law for 2026, aimed at strengthening the role of municipalities in developmental and investment aspects, and promoting governance and accountability. The council discussed definitions such as "resident," "voter," and "client," and emphasized that the delineation of sliding zones is handled by scientific and technical entities, not municipal councils. It also reaffirmed that responsibility for identifying hazardous areas lies with the competent authorities, and that the law seeks to develop the relationship between the municipal council and the executive body toward a broader developmental role.
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