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Universal Nations Office For Public Administration
A political subdivision of a nation(in a federal system) which is constituted by law and has substantial control of local affairs.
The 1976 guidelines of local government
Government at the local level exercised through representative councils.
Established by law to exercise specific powers in defined areas.
Orewa
The lowest unit of administration…
Democratic Participatory theory
Sharpe
Only when you participate in the local level can you come to appreciate the virtues of free government at the federal level
Efficient Service Theory
Nico
Brings the government closer to the people by meeting community needs and creating policies and programs
7(1)
Third tier of government
Democratically elected local government councils
State government subject to section 8 ensures their existence under a law providing for ESFF
7(4)
Enthrones the principle of participatory democracy at the local level.
House of Assembly eligibility = local government
7(6)
National Assembly makes provisions on the statutory allocation of public revenue.
162(1)
Federation Account
162(3)
Money will be shared among the three arms of government.
162(4)
Money meant for the state will be divided based on the prescription by the NA
162(5)
Money for local government shall be allocated to State government for their benefit according to NA
162(7)
State government should also give it part of its revenue according to the prescription of NA
162(8)
Money for local government must be distributed to them based on the state government terms.