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Official Gazette: New municipal council rules
Decree No. 4 of 2026 was issued in Tunisia, reorganizing municipal councils and defining their powers and operational procedures. It stipulates that municipalities are local entities with legal personality and independent administrative and financial status, contributing to the management of local affairs. The decree specifies the composition of the municipal council, establishing four regular annual sessions, with the possibility of holding exceptional sessions. It emphasizes citizen participation through preliminary and transparent consultations. The decree grants broad powers to the councils, such as preparing the budget and managing public properties, and outlines provisions for the dismissal of members in cases of absenteeism or violations. It also authorizes the governor with oversight powers, including objections and intervention to safeguard the legality of decisions, and the possibility of dissolving councils in cases of serious violations or work disruption. The decree includes the organization of local administration, updates to the financial system, regulation of public and private properties, and promotes cooperation between municipalities at both national and international levels. It establishes the National Association of Municipal Councils and creates reconciliation committees to resolve disputes, outlining mechanisms for cooperation and budget drafting. The decree maintains the validity of existing laws until municipal elections are completed and repeals Law 2018 concerning the Local Communities Code. It comes into effect after the election results, with a requirement to adopt modern accounting systems by 2030 and 2032.
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