GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE ARTICLE 74 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF GEORGIA

Abstract

Strong local self-government is one of the most important parts of democracy and rule of law. This system is based on the constitution, which gives not only the institutional legitimation, but also framework and basic lines for the implementation of local self-government in everyday life. Article 74 of the constitution of Georgia regulates constitutional guarantees for independence, stability, and democracy for the local self-government. This article overviews the constitutional norm and the basic principles provided by it.