House approves 35 articles of local law
The Jordanian House of Representatives approved, during a session that lasted to discuss the Local Administration Law for 2026, 35 articles out of 70 related to the organization of municipal work and the improvement of local service management. The approved articles include the classification of municipalities into three categories, expanding or reducing their boundaries based on studies that consider demographic composition and social conditions, forming local committees for buildings and planning within the municipality, as well as regulating their financial resources and collection procedures. The articles also set provisions to enhance partnership with the private sector and expand municipal investment, addressing costs related to paving roads and constructing retaining walls, and preventing their costs from being transferred to citizens, while ensuring that landowners are not repeatedly charged fees after roads are built. These amendments aim to promote fairness in distributing economic burdens, support municipalities’ capacity to provide better services, and foster local development.
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