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Principles of delegations to community boards

• Delegated authorities should focus on local matters.
• Delegations should improve the legitimacy of community boards in their area.
• Community board members should gain satisfaction from the chance to influence their communities through appropriate delegations.
• The principle of subsidiary should apply: decisions should be made at the lowest possible level commensurate with efficiency and effectiveness principles.
• Community boards should exercise the present levels of delegations to the fullest.
• Local decisions are best made closest to local people and by local people.
• Wherever possible, committees of council should refer matters of local significance to the respective community boards.

Updated April 2008