(1) Decentralization shall consist of devolution by the State of special powers and appropriate resources to local authorities.
(2) Decentralization shall constitute the basic driving force for promotion of development, democracy and good governance at the local level.
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In force from 24-12-2019
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Section 5 of the Law No 2019/024 of 24 december 2019 bill to institute the general code of regional and local authorities/akn/cm/act/loi/2019-12-24/2019-024
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