Ley 136 de 1994 | Ley 136 de 1994 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 136 de 1994

This is the preamble and opening of Law 136 of 1994, which states it sets rules to modernize the organization and operation of municipalities.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 136 de 1994
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Language
es
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This is the preamble and opening of Law 136 of 1994, which states it sets rules to modernize the organization and operation of municipalities. This article defines the municipality as the basic territorial unit of the state’s political-administrative division. The municipal regime is set by the Constitution, the law, and the listed special rules. The municipality has to carry out a wide set of local government functions, including public services, development planning, security coordination, land-use planning, environmental protection, reporting, and road works. Los municipios must exercise their powers under the listed principles, including coordination, efficiency, transparency, and citizen participation.

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