The Draft Law on the Bases of Local Administration

Abstract

SUMMARY: I. Historical Background. - II. Current chaotic situation. - III. The "transition" in our local regime. - IV. Nature of the new Law. - V. Structure. - SAW. Dominant doctrinal trends. - VII. Configuration of Local Entities: 1. Municipal Entities. 2. Provincial Entities. 3. Provisions common to municipalities and provinces. - VIII. Towards a unitary treatment of the administrative regime. - IX. Conclusion.