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174187
Sat, 04/09/2011 - 01:20
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Hakeem: Iraq needs slender federal government, local governments with wide authorities
Baghdad (NINA) – Leader of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC), Ammar al-Hakeem asserted that distributing the authorities of provincial governments and expands participation in running the country is right way to help in reconstruction.
During his visit to Thi-Qar province and meeting with local officials, Hakeem said, "Today Iraq is not in need for 47 ministries, rather it need a slender government that supervises performance along side strong local government with wide authorities."
He added, "The SIIC along side other political forces exerted efforts to pass Provincial Councils Law by last Parliament, to enable local governments practice their roles, but unfortunately the Law has not been activated yet."
During his visit to Thi-Qar province and meeting with local officials, Hakeem said, "Today Iraq is not in need for 47 ministries, rather it need a slender government that supervises performance along side strong local government with wide authorities."
He added, "The SIIC along side other political forces exerted efforts to pass Provincial Councils Law by last Parliament, to enable local governments practice their roles, but unfortunately the Law has not been activated yet."
