THE 12 PRINCIPLES

PRINCIPLES AND INDICATORS

Good governance is based on the following 12 principles proposed by the European Council.

These principles, in turn, are divided into different indicators, 97 in total, providing information on the degree of compliance of the local government that evaluates themselves.

principio 1

Principle 1

Periodic elections; fair representation and participation

principio 2

Principle 2

Capacity to react

principio 3

Principle 3

Effectiveness and efficiency

principio 4

Principle 4

Openness and transparency

principio 5

Principle 5

Rule of Law

principio 6

Principle 6

Ethical behavior

principio 7

Principle 7

Competences and capacities

principio 8

Principle 8

Innovation and openness to change

principio 9

Principle 9

Sustainability and long-term orientation

principio 10

Principle 10

Sound financial management

principio 11

Principle 11

Human Rights, Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion

principio 12

Principle 12

Accountability