model for local governance
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A proposal to effect change in local governance based on the 74th amendment to the ConstitutionTRANSCRIPT
MODEL FORLOCAL GOVERNANCE
Presented by
Hansel D’Souza
GOVERNANCE IN MUMBAI
1corporator
Represents 70,000 people
VILLAGE GOVERNANCE
5 panchayat
Represents 1000 people
LOCAL GOVERNANCE Borough*
principal local authority in London32 boroughs responsible for most local services
(schools, social services, waste collection and roads)
Elected every four years
Communes (Municipalities)**Local authority in France36,569 communes80% represent less than 1000 peoplecivil registration, culture, economy,
education, environment, public order, roads, social welfare, urban planning
*wikipedia
**http://www.citymayors.com
KARACHI’S 3-TIER SYSTEM
City District Council
(Pop. 14 m )(Rep by Union
Nazim)
Town Council(Pop. 0.70 m)
Union Council(Pop. 80k)
178 Union Councils
(21 elected members)
18 Town Councils(Rep by Union Naib Nazim)
IN INDIA
41citieswith population
INDIA
> 1 million
India has 25 of the world’s 100 fastest growing urban areas
Antiquated systemsfor city governance
Multiplicity of bodies to plug inefficiencyTransportCentral Government – RailwaysState Government – RTO Taxis, RickshawsCorporation – BEST Buses
Urban chaos
BACKGROUND
73rd and 74th amendment
Objectives – Urban panchayat
Bring governance closer to people
Greater representation Improve local areas Effective governance
Transparency
Accountability
Participation
PRINCIPLES:
NAGAR RAJ STRUCTURE
Mumbai Municipal
Corporation
Administrative Ward Comm.(Vibhag Samiti)
Corporator Ward Comm.Elected ASR
Around 40 ASRs
24 Administrativ
e Wards
WORKING OF WARD COMM.
Consists of 40 ASRs Meet regularly to address micro issues Local governance evolving Interface with administration Citizen’s Corporator facilitates
interaction Ensure better service delivery Annual budgetary plan Allocation of Corporator Fund
VOTE JUHU CAMPAIGN
Ward 63 identified EPs identified ASRs identified Ward Committee formed Local area meetings organised Press and media organised Celebrity endorsers
Power to the People through
Participation, Accountability, Transparency
Nagar Raj Structure