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Article 120: Municipal Independence

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Constitution Text

“The State shall support municipalities. Municipalities shall act freely and independently within their competence defined by the Constitution and laws.”

Summary

The State supports municipalities. Municipalities act freely and independently within the competence defined by the Constitution and laws.

Key Points

  • •The State supports municipalities.
  • •Municipalities act freely and independently.
  • •Municipal competence is defined by the Constitution and laws.

Practical Example

A municipality decides for itself how to organise local transport, its school network or waste collection, but only within the competence set by law.

Exam Tips

Expect a question on how municipalities act: freely and independently within the competence defined by the Constitution and laws, with State support.

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