House approves 12 Local Administration articles
The 2026 Local Administration Law aims to transform the role of municipalities from traditional service tasks to broader developmental and investment roles. During a session of the House of Representatives, 12 articles from the 70-article draft law were reviewed, including important definitions such as "Resident," meaning someone who resides within the municipality's boundaries and benefits from its services; "Voter," who has the right to vote; and "Liable," referring to someone entitled to a payment from the municipality related to fee collection. The discussion also included the proposal to add a central "Urban Development Observatory" to support municipalities in preparing their studies using official data and to enhance their developmental capabilities, with official references used to ensure data accuracy. Discussions addressed the authority to determine landslide-prone and restricted construction areas, emphasizing that scientific and technical entities—not municipal councils—are responsible for identifying geological conditions. The specific landslide area of Al-Taybah, which poses a threat to residents, was referred to the specialized committee. The law aims to strengthen governance and accountability, with clear delineation of powers between the municipal council and the executive body. Amendments were approved to boost oversight, the developmental role of municipalities, and to ensure policy and implementation harmony.
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