Citizen Participation in the Local Government in Albania

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Pages: 407-413
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/RCHD6378

Abstract:

The purpose of Law 139/2015 was the creation of local self-government units and their respective bodies so that the service would be provided by bodies that are as close as possible to the citizens in relation to the principles of subsidiarity, decentralization and local autonomy. In this way, services can be better implemented and the interests of citizens can be better protected within the respective local units. This paper deals with the importance of citizens’ voice in local government decision-making. It focuses on their participation during the meetings of the municipal council, on their right to give an opinion or suggestion in connection with the review and approval of the act, on their right of citizen initiative, etc. Their participation in local elections and local referendums has also been addressed. Part of the work is an analysis of their right to voice their opinion on the territorial administrative division of local self-government units.

Keywords:

local unit; citizen; decision; local referendums; local elections.

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