Constitutional Provisions For Communities and Municipalities
Article 102 of the Greek constitution outlines the mandate of municipalities and communities and their relationship to the larger State:
- Municipalities and communities exercise administration of local affairs independently.
- Leadership of municipalities and communities is elected by universal and secret ballot.
- Municipalities may voluntarily or be mandated by law to work together to provide certain services, but elected representatives from the participating groups govern these partnerships.
- The national Greek government supervises local government agencies, but is not to interfere in any local initiatives or actions.
- The State is required to provide funds necessary to fulfill the mandate of local government agencies.
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