سلطات وصلاحيات واختصاصات وتمويل البلديات في المملكة العربية السعودية في الفترة (1977-2005)

Abstract

ABSRACT The Problem of the study is represented on that it was noticed that the authorities given to municipality directors do not conform their duties and responsibilities, there is interference of competences of municipalities and other government bodies which resulted 111 conflicts that adversely affected the services rendered by such bodies, municipalities are thc insufficient financed allocation and municipality directors are not given sufficient financial authorities to undertake the duties required from them. The Objective of the research is to study the present situation of municipalities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and identify their administrative authorities and jurisdictions and how far it conform with their duties and responsibilities , the competences of municipalities and whether it intervene with these of other government bodies , adequacy of staffing and specialized training programs, reviewing permanent and temporary financing gap which showed reliance on the aid from central government , and to recommend solutions regarding development of local financial resources and jurisdictions and authorities given to municipalities. The sample comprised all the research population , 140 officials working in municipalities at Asir , The research tool is the questionnaire. Upon assuring its soundness, 140 questionnaire were circulated among Asir municipalities , 118questionnairs were recovered , and two unsound questionnaires were cancelled . so the number of questionnaires became 116 questionnaires which represent 82% of the research sample. The data was analyzed statistically using SPSS program. The numbers of the sample stn:::ssed on some duties which should be undertaken by municipalities, that some of municipalities authorities conform with their duties and responsibilities and some their competences enables them to face obstacles . It was revealed that municipalities do not have independence in performing its work, as the sample members gave priority to interference of competences and non-suitability of Illunicipalities organization structure their municipalities is in need for sufficient number of specialists professionals, and competent personnel cab able of planning and coordination among Illunicipalities , and is in need for continuous specialized training programs. The sample members con11rmed that the budget third chapter is the most important and municipalities rely on it for perfonning their duties, but it after involve deficit, and that the aid from the central government have to cover the municipality commitments in order alleviate the burden of local tax. In accordance with the results , the researcher presented some recommendations and suggestions for deVeloping municipalities financial resources , and the importance of giving them sufficient financial authorities to dispose their financing needs, rationalize local expenses , raise performance efficiency , encouraging citizens to participate in financing some projects , value and praise doners properly to stimulate others, and to LIse new financial resources.