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Parliament approves Provincial Councils
The Jordanian House of Representatives approved the Local Authority Law for 2026, which includes the formation of independent provincial councils with legal personality and financial and administrative autonomy. The provincial council is composed of the heads of municipal councils in each governorate, with representation from various official agencies, unions, as well as women and youth representatives, ensuring that women make up no less than 30% of the membership. The aim of the law is to strengthen decentralization, planning, and local development through the establishment of comprehensive development plans and the advancement of sectors such as transportation, health, and education. It also empowers municipalities to prepare joint projects across governorates and promotes good governance and effective accountability. The law sets the term of the councils at four years and encourages public participation through democratic means. The approval came after extensive discussions, with the goal of improving local government performance and increasing community involvement in decision-making processes related to development.
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