THE MUNICIPALITIES IN BULGARIA - LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SELF-GOVERNMENT Cover Image

ОБЩИНИТЕ В БЪЛГАРИЯ - МЕСТНАТА ВЛАСТ И САМОУПРАВЛЕНИЕ
THE MUNICIPALITIES IN BULGARIA - LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SELF-GOVERNMENT

Author(s): Milena Stefanova
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: local authority; local government; self-government; decentralization; local finances; participation of citizens in government

Summary/Abstract: The article defines the basic concepts of the theory of local government. The municipality is seen as a political community. The basic concepts of the role of municipal government are explained. The areas of competence and powers of local authorities in Bulgaria and the allocation of responsibilities between local and central government are analyzed. Special attention is paid to local finances and citizen participation in local government.

  • Issue Year: 9/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 84-107
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Bulgarian