2. Local Government
• Local government is the public administration of towns, cities,
counties and districts. Notice that this type of government includes
both county and municipal government structures. It can be
challenging, but these entities must work together to administrate a
particular geographic area.
3. Self government.
• Self-government is a system in which the citizens of a country (or
smaller political unit, such as a state) rule themselves and control
their own affairs. Self-governments are free from external
government control or outside political authority
4. Importance of local Govt.
The importance of local government lies in sustaining the democracy. If
democracy function properly as many citizen as possible should be
encouraged and provided with opportunities to take a continuing interest
in its activities and problems.
SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY
The success of national democracy largely depends upon the success of
democracy at the grass-root level. Local government institutions ensure
good governance at the grass-root level and also play a vital role in the
success of democracy.
5. Importance cont.…..
EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS OF LOCAL PROBLEMS
There are some problems which occur at the local level and need
to be solve locally in accordance with local needs, environment
and wishes of the people.
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS
Local Government being concerned generally with the welfare of
the people deals mainly with this, which contribute to socio-
economic development of the country and improve the
governance and strengthen democracy.
6. Importance cont…….
REDUCE THE BURDEN OF WORK OF STATE/CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
If the central and provincial governments are over-loaded with work, it
becomes incompetent, incapable and inefficient to perform its duties
which creates bad governance in a country. So the local government
not only essential services to the people but also reduces the burden of
central and provincial governments
