Good governance is best seen while in the decision-making process. We are all more satisfied and feel that the process has been productive when needs of everyone are discussed and taken into account.

Most decisions are taken by the municipal assembly at regular meetings. Members of the municipal assembly are elected to make decisions on behalf of their community. As such, they have a responsibility to represent the interests of their constituents as well as the entire community.

The main bodies through which decision-making are passed are the Municipal Assembly and the Executive of the Municipality (the Mayor and the Directorates).

The Municipal Assembly is the one to devolp policies, but it is the executive of the municipality that implements these policies. Put simply, the assembly answers the question - Which policies should be developed, while the executive - How should those policies be executed?
Therefore, the practical views on decision-making are presented in this section.