Local Government Flashcards
2 key legal underpinnings for local government
Article 28a constitution
Local government act 2001
Why do we need local government
Democratic forum for local community
Role as service provider
Role in delivery of capital investment
Role in effecting legislation
Role as local regulator
Where does revenue for local government come from - 3 sources
Government grants
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Rates
How many city and county councils are there
31
How many regional assemblies are there
3
How many municipal districts are there to deal with local issues
95 save for Dublin which has area committees
How often are local elections
Every 5 years
What’s the rule on local elections for TDs and Senators
Can’t hold dual mandate
How is a mayor elected
By council save for limerick where he was elected by people
Role of councillor v Chief executive
Councillors formulate policy while CEO devises and have reserved v executive functions
What did the Action Programme for local government do 2012
Abolished town councils
service legal agreements
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