The state of our local democracies

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2010

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Good Governance Learning Framework

Abstract

Over the last 15 years, South Africa has transformed its local government system from an illegitimate, racist institution into a democratic institution with a developmental mandate. A new generation of municipalities, lead by democratically elected municipal councils, comprise the local government system.

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Local democracy, Committee systems, Municipal council, Speaker, Political-administrative interface

Citation

de Visser, J. (2010). 'The State of Our Local Democracies' in Good Governance Learning Network. Ethical Leadership and Political Culture in Local Government, report, 50-61