1. A system of administration in which local communities have the power to govern themselves and make decisions about local affairs with minimal interference from central government
The new constitution established local self-government in rural areas, allowing villages to manage their own budgets and services.
A nova constituição estabeleceu governo local autónomo nas zonas rurais, permitindo que as aldeias gerissem os seus próprios orçamentos e serviços.
2. The institutions and structures that enable communities at the local level to exercise democratic control over local matters
Local self-government includes municipal councils, town halls, and community assemblies.
O governo local autónomo inclui câmaras municipais, câmaras de vereadores e assembleias comunitárias.