The Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA) continues to convene a series of extensive meetings of the mayors of Local Authorities across various governances, in the context of informing the Local Authorities about APLA's activities and plans that will improve the reality of the Local Governance Sector in Palestine.
Therefore, several meetings were arranged over the past few days in the Governorates of Ramallah, Hebron, Bethlehem, Salfit, Tubas, and Qalqiliya, where the central municipal Mayors of these governances displayed APLA's activities over the past period, emphasizing its efforts in reviewing and amending the Local Governance Sector Bylaws, especially the Local Authorities Mayors and Councilors Bylaw that has recently been approved; as well as, presenting APLA's position regarding this bylaw and its conserving on many of its provisions which hinder the Local Authorities work and independence, and affects the dignity of Local Authorities Mayors and Councilors. APLA's notes on this bylaw were also presented, as well as its plan to deal it in the next phase. At the same time stressing on the importance of strengthening the partnership between APLA and the Ministry of Local Government in Palestine, for the benefit, it holds to the Palestinian Local Governance.
Local Authorities in all Governance confirmed its complete commitment towards APLA's position and decisions, supporting its efforts in reviewing and amending the Bylaws related to the Local Governance Sector. The Local Authorities also stressed the importance of APLA being a partner in forming any bylaws or regulations related to the Palestinian Local Government Sector. As well as, affirming that APLA represents all Local Authorities in Palestine and expresses their positions and orientations before all parties.
It is worthy to mention that similar meetings will be convened in the rest of the Palestinian Governorates, to ensure all Palestinian Local Authorities are involved in APLA's decisions and up to date with all its work developments.
