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Article 123
 

[General Principles]


1. The right to local self-government is guaranteed and is regulated by law.


2. Local self-government is exercised by representative bodies elected through general, equal, free, direct, and secret ballot elections.


3. The activity of local self-government bodies is based on this Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Kosovo and respects the European Charter of Local Self-Government. The Republic of Kosovo shall observe and implement the European Charter on Local Self Government to the same extent as that required of a signatory state.


4. Local self-government is based upon the principles of good governance, transparency, efficiency and effectiveness in providing public services having due regard for the specific needs and interests of the Communities not in the majority and their members.