Local Governance: Design and Implementation of an Advocacy Initiative

"A process that enables local elected officials to effectively manage public affairs in accordance with applicable legal provisions and with a degree of transparency and visibility. Furthermore, this form of governance requires that elected officials responsible for the municipality do everything in their power to promote the local economy and foster the flourishing of community life." Good local governance encompasses all best practices in the management of local public affairs, carried out in strict compliance with applicable rules and procedures and in the best interests of users of local public services. It involves the adoption and implementation of rules, procedures, institutions, and mechanisms that enable citizens to express their interests, exercise their rights, and participate in the development of their community.