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Local Governance Act, 2016 (No. 8 of 2016).

Pays/Territoire
Jamaïque
Type du document
Législation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to provide for the comprehensive reforn of Jamaica's local government system, through which Local Authorities will be granted greater scope and autonomy in the management of local affairs, with an expanded and more holistic mandate for the good governance, sustainable development and maintenance of good civic order within their respective jurisdictions, and for connected matters.
Sujet
Agriculture et développement rural, Terre et sols
Mot clé
Collectivité locale Institution Gouvernance Participation du public Accès-à-l'information Commerce/industrie/sociétés Infractions/sanctions Planification territoriale Transfert Terres publiques
Aire géographique
Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Petits états insulaires en développement
Résumé

This Act provides with respect to local government in Jamaica. The principal objects of this Act are to- (a) establish a rational framework with regard to the different types of Local Authorities Including municipal corporations); (b) broaden the mandate of Local Authorities by making them responsible for good governance, sustainable development and maintenance of civic order within their jurisdictions; (c) enhance the capacity of Local Authorities to more effectively manage local affairs; (d) ensure accountability and transparency on the part of Local Authorities; (e) define the roles of, and relationship between, the political and administrative organs of Local Authorities; (f) facilitate the participation and empowerment of civil society and communities in local governance processes; (g) broaden the democratic process to ensure full participation in the local governance system and promote greater inclusiveness and equity for all sectors of the society. In carrying out its functions, a Local Authority may- (a) enter into joint venture relationships, public private partnerships and other such arrangements where these are deemed advantageous.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.japarliament.gov.jm