The Report of the The Commission on Local Government and The Scottish Parliament
June 1999
	ISBN ISBN 0 7480 7219 5	Publisher The Scottish Office

Contents

Introduction Executive Summary Chapter 1: The Commission's Working Methods Chapter 2: A Vision for Local Government Chapter 3: Relations with Parliament and Ministers Chapter 4: Electing the Council Chapter 5: The Conduct of Council Business Chapter 6: The Voice of the People Chapter 7: What Should Happen Next Appendix A European Charter of Local Self-Government Appendix B Draft Covenant Between the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Local Authorities Appendix C Draft Agreement Between the Scottish Executive and Scottish Local Authorities Appendix D Local Authorities' Powers Under Existing Legislation to Act on Behalf of their Areas List of Respondents to the Commission's Consultation Papers The Commission on Local Government and The Scottish Parliament Consultation Paper 1 The Commission on Local Government and The Scottish Parliament Consultation Paper 2

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