Local government, local governance, local decision-making A brief - TopicsExpress



          

Local government, local governance, local decision-making A brief overview of local authorities and other organisations that provide local governance.enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, communities; and promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities, in the present and for the future. The roles played by central government, by community organisations and by the private sector, as well as local authorities, all have significant impacts on overall well-being. Local authorities cannot do it all by themselves, but they can work with others to achieve these goals. Goals and purposes. All in all, local government can: improve the local environment promote urban design provide and develop local open space and recreation facilities set strategic policy directions prepare annual plans, budgets, long-term council community plans, policies and plans under various Acts; e.g., transport, resource management act on behalf of other principals such as central government (e.g., as district liquor licensing agent, and distributing local grants) reflect diversity in the choices made by each local council on the roles it undertakes administer responsibilities under laws and regulations, e.g., building, food administer consents under local policies and plans regulate local nuisances such as animal and pest control fund roads, water, waste disposal, parks, rubbish collection, libraries and other services oversee the delivery of services provide an infrastructural and planning framework in which communities can grow and the economy can flourish coordinate with other agencies operating locally; e.g., Employment Service, Police assist businesses (local employment generation) promote cultural and sporting events promote local visitor and tourism events coordinate initiatives such as safer communities councils listen to and consult with communities develop and advance community viewpoints define and enforce appropriate rights within communities provide for effective participation.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:17:52 +0000

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