Document Type : Original Article
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Associate Professor of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Associate Professor of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Assistant Professor of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University of Tabriz , Tabriz, Iran.
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PhD student in Public Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract
As local institutions, municipalities play a crucial role in urban management and development. This article presents a comparative study of the duties and authorities of municipalities in Iran and the Kurdistan Region. Employing a comparative method and content analysis of relevant legal frameworks, the study examines the structure and functioning of the two urban management systems. The findings indicate that municipalities in both Iran and the Kurdistan Region have significant responsibilities in areas such as environmental protection, crisis management, public order, infrastructure, education, and cultural affairs—functions that are defined by various laws and regulations. Despite sharing certain similarities, notable differences also exist, rooted in historical, political, and cultural contexts that have shaped each system's structure and operations. The main question of the research is: What are the differences and similarities in the duties and powers of municipalities in the statutory laws of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran? The objectives of this research include a detailed comparison of the performance, duties, and powers of municipalities in Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq based on existing laws and regulations, as well as an analysis of the similarities and differences arising from legal, political, historical, and cultural structures in urban administration. The results of this study can contribute to the improvement of urban management policies in both regions and offer a foundation for future research in this field.
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