Background – Changes in the last 10 yrs Since 1997 central government has been pursuing an agenda of local government modernisation designed to tackle some of the fundamental public service‚ governance and accountability concerns facing local authorities and the public sector more widely. From CCT to Best Value‚ one of the biggest changes has been in performance management and the rating of authorities in relation to the CPA regime and the drive for continuous improvement and value for money. This
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revenue expenditure for CCC in 2010 and in the future. I will also discuss areas of concern in terms of level of revenue expenditure and outline issues that were taken into account in the preparation of the budget for 2010. Section 102 of the Local Government Act 2001 states that each LA must prepare a draft budget for the next financial year setting out: 1. The expenditure necessary to carry out its functions and 2. The income estimated to accrue it. In 2010 the total budget
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COMMITTEE SYSTEMS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Definition: Committee |System in Local Government is a mechanism of ensuring greater democratic participation of the citizenry in the law making process. Committee could be established due to the large volume of business to be transacted‚ Local Government may find it imperative to entrust some of their functions to committees. In running the affairs of the local government‚ the Local Government Executive Committee may set up standing and ad-hoc committees
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Joanne Bennet Councillor Philips Council House Brydon Street‚ Northbury NN 12 4TU 12/05/2013 RE: Complaint about plans to demolish the local market Dear Councillor Philips‚ I am writing this letter to strongly express my objection to demolition of the historic building that houses our local market. I am outraged by the fact that the project of a new car park‚ planned to be built on the site of the market‚ has been approved by the council. The small business owners‚ who trade within
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Local Studies Mobile Restaurants or simply street food is ready-to-eat food or drink sold in a street or other public place‚ such as a market or fair‚ by a hawker or vendor‚ often from a portable stall. While some street foods are regional‚ many are not‚ having spread beyond their region of origin. Most street foods are also classed as both finger food and fast food‚ and are cheaper on average than restaurant meals. According to a 2007 study from the Food and Agriculture Organization‚ 2.5 billion
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Sustainability and Organic Foods People nowadays are getting into the “go green” lifestyle while others continue to live without thinking about the effects they have on the environment. Why do people go green? It can save you money‚ it is the right thing to do‚ it is healthier because there are less toxins and less illness‚ it is helping future generations‚ and it is a chance to connect with the local community and spread the word. To go along with this lifestyle and its benefits‚ catering companies
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Theoretical perspective of Local government By Adnan ul Haq Introduction: In the process of decision making‚ the intensification by the participation of masses and democratization’s process are two essential aspects that defend the local government’s existence. Without local government’s system it is not possible to consider any political system to be complete and entirely democratic. The two-fold essentialities (purposes) that local government serves are (a) supplying goods and services
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The local government debt Abstract: As China’s economy has increasingly grown at an incredible high speed about average 9.8% gain every year before the 2008 financial‚ and china has became the world second-largest economy. Local government plays an important role in keeping such a rapid growth through the large amount of investment. However‚ the local government debt has increased substantially‚ following the growth of total economy. And the problems and potential troubles brought by the local
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at the Local Level A report by: Sheryl I. Fernando “Local governments do not have the luxury d of time to delay the development of their de own capabilities whic will allow them to ch achieve their cherishe objectives. ed They should help them mselves and not stagnate while the rest of the world go by. st Local governments he elping themselves is the essence of the home ru It is also the ule. cornerstone of democr ratic and just institutions. “ ‐‐ LOGODEF‚ 1993 “Local governments in
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area. With this autonomy‚ the area is given broad authority to take care of their own household with minimal government intervention. Local governments have the right and authority to use the vast financial resources in accordance with its needs and aspirations of communities that developed in the area. However‚ with broad authority‚ it is not meant that local governments can use the financial resources they have at will‚ without a clear direction and purpose. Extensive rights and powers granted
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