Principles for local government legislation : lessons from the Commonwealth Pacific
Graham Sansom (Author), Munawwar Alam (Editor)
This study is designed to help Pacific island countries review and strengthen their existing frameworks. It begins by examining legislation and systems across a range of countries and institutional settings, identifying examples of best practice and areas for improvement. It then presents case studies of three very different legislative frameworks: Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa. In the conclusion, the findings are consolidated into ten key principles for effective legislation: fit for purpose; democracy and representation; local empowerment; probity; oversight and support; capacity and sustainability; efficiency, effectiveness and equity; community engagement; inter-government co-operation; clarity and consistency. This is an authoritative piece of research that will be extremely valuable to local government practitioners in the Pacific and beyond.--Back cover
Pasifika
viii, 85 pages ; 24 cm.
9781849290890, 184929089X
847523509
Introduction
Context
Current legislative frameworks
Towards principles for effective legislation
Case study: Fiji
Case study: Honiara City Council
Case study: Samoa
Synthesis and conclusions