de Visser, Jaap2019-08-192019-08-192008de Visser, J. (2008).Subsidiarity in the Constitution slapstick asymmetry or a'rights based'approach to powers . Local Government Bulletin, 10( 1): 16 - 17http://hdl.handle.net/10566/4838What is subsidiarity? Subsidiarity is a general principle that says that governance should take place as close as possible to the citizens. It translates into the protection of lower levels of government against undue interference by national government. It also translates into a preference for placing functions and powers at lower levels of government where possible.enSubsidiarityInterferenceConstitutionLocal governmentArticle