The constitutional order in the cantons must conform to the principles of a republican, democratic, and social canton governed by the rule of law within the meaning of this Basic Law.
In each municipality, the people shall be represented by a body chosen in general, direct, free, equal, and secret elections. In municipal elections, persons who possess Lebanese nationality (passport issued from any canton) and residing in such municipality (referred to as a Municipal Resident) is eligible to vote.
Only cantonal Citizens, of the canton within which the Municipality is located, are eligible to be elected to municipal positions.
Municipalities must be guaranteed the right to regulate all local affairs on their own responsibility within the limits prescribed by law. Within the limits of their functions designated by law, associations of municipalities shall also have the right of self-government in accordance with the law. The guarantee of self-government shall extend to the bases of financial autonomy; these bases shall include the right of municipalities to a source of tax revenues based upon economic ability and the right to establish the rates at which these sources shall be taxed.
The Federation, the canton and the Municipality benefit from the “moral person” status
