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Memorandum on Article 11 of Local Governance Bill
The article discusses the Jordanian Council of Representatives' review of the Local Government Law for 2026, during which many of its articles were voted on. The focus is on Article 11, which a group of MPs requested to be re-examined based on a proposed amendment to paragraph (A). This amendment would allow the elected municipal council to choose the municipality director from among the top three candidates nominated by the relevant public sector appointment authority. The head of the Legal Committee explained that some MPs wanted a re-vote to ensure the independence of the mayor's selection, away from the Ministry, expressing concerns about potential political or administrative influence on the appointment. The article highlights the law’s importance in improving services for citizens, noting the establishment of popular and local committees to directly relay residents' issues. This reflects a shift in the administrative approach toward serving citizens more effectively, with particular emphasis on decentralization and the debate between election versus appointment, which is expected to take considerable time to implement.
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