Municipal Councils Under Review
The article addresses the directive from the supreme authorities in the Sultanate of Oman to review and evaluate the role of municipal councils, aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and contribution to the country's sustainable development. The guidance focuses on redefining the role of these councils within the decentralization framework, improving the selection process for their members, and developing tools, powers, and responsibilities to enable them to actively participate in shaping developmental policies and balancing service provision with developmental endeavors. It also emphasizes the necessity of shifting from traditional tasks to a strategic approach that centers on developmental planning, leveraging data and local needs to achieve sustainable and well-managed growth that ensures community participation and promotes efficiency and professionalism. This step is part of a national plan aligned with the "Oman 2040" vision, aiming to transform municipal councils into effective tools for empowerment and development across the governorates.
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