The European Charter of local self-government: basic provisions

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Local government was formed as a result of domestic experience, and is influenced by international standards. Not the last role in this process was played by the European Charter of local self-government. The document was adopted in the form of a Convention in 1985 and a few months later was opened for signature. In later years, his position was supported by most States, which are part of the Council of Europe. Russia the European Charter was signed in 1996 Thus, at the moment local governance in our country built on a legal basis title of the document.European Charter of local self-government

The Charter obliges each of the parties to comply with legal provisions that guarantee the administrative, political and financial independence of local authorities. The European Charter of local self-government, like most similar documents, begins with the preamble and consists of 3 parts.

European CharterThe preamble defines the goals of the Council of Europe and States that the local self-government – is an essential Foundation for a democratic system. As the European social Charter, this document stresses the importance of civil rights. 1-Vai part explains the essence of the democratic concept of local self-government, defines the scope of its jurisdiction, remedies, sources of financing and mechanisms for monitoring its activities. In particular, according to her, the essence of local government  - the ability and right of people to govern public Affairs within the law. The first part of the Charter also notes that this self-government is impossible without free elections.

In 2-Roy part contains the obligations which the parties assume. In the 3rd part the European Charter of local self-government contains provisions which clarify the features of ratification, signing and entry into force of the said document.

European social CharterThe European Charter of local self-government was the first multilateral legal instrument to define and protect the principles of local autonomy. It is based on the principle of subsidiarity. According to him, the issues are solved at lower levels, should not be passed up. The intervention of the Central government is necessary only in exceptional cases. In this regard, most of the government's powers must be assumed by authorities close to the citizens. Despite the fact that the legal norms of the Charter are primarily Advisory in nature, compliance with them is necessary for the accession to this agreement of any country. Described in this document imposes some obligations of the parties. Thus, domestic legislation should recognize the principle of local self-government. It is also worth mentioning that the state is an active member of the Council of Europe shall forward to the Secretary General of this body of information on the legislative provisions adopted for their compliance with the Charter.


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