TY - BOOK AU - SANSOM, G. AU - ALAM, Munawwar TI - Principles for local government legislation: lessons from the Commonwealth Pacific SN - 9781849290890 U1 - 352.042 SAN PY - 2013/// CY - London PB - Commonwealth Secretariat, KW - Local laws KW - Governance KW - Government legislation KW - Local government KW - Commonwealth countries N1 - Series Editor: Munawwar Alam; Incudes bibliographical references (p.82-85); Introduction Context Current legislative frameworks Towards principles for effective legislation Case study: Fiji Case study: Honiara City Council Case study: Samoa Synthesis and conclusions N2 - This study is designed to help Pacific island countries review and strengthen their existing frameworks. It begins by examining legislation and systems across a range of countries and institutional settings, identifying examples of best practice and areas for improvement. It then presents case studies of three very different legislative frameworks: Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa. In the conclusion, the findings are consolidated into ten key principles for effective legislation: fit for purpose; democracy and representation; local empowerment; probity; oversight and support; capacity and sustainability; efficiency, effectiveness and equity; community engagement; inter-government co-operation; clarity and consistency. This is an authoritative piece of research that will be extremely valuable to local government practitioners in the Pacific and beyond.--Back cover ER -