The System of Local Government in Romania

Powers

Local councils have general responsibilities regarding all matters of local interest, i.e.:

• approval of socio-economic development programmes;
• setting local taxes and duties;
• supervising local public services, transport and infrastructure;
• social services provision;
• administration of markets;
• urban development programmes;
• land use planning;
• public health;
• supervising the work of the local educational and youth services;
• ensuring the provision of opportunities for scientific, cultural, artistic, sports and recreation activities;
• parks maintenance;
• environmental protection and conservation preservation of historic monuments;
• assisting the implementation of the social protection;
• ensuring the maintenance of public order;
• external affairs