In addition to local and European elections, the voters of Cork, Limerick and Waterford will be asked to decide whether they wish to introduce directly-elected mayors, with the first such ballots then occurring in 2021. The idea seems good on paper, with Ireland being one of the most centralised administrations in Europe, but the English experience has been mixed, as for every London, Manchester or Sheffield, Hartlepool and Stoke has reverted to the traditional council model. Would the legislature retain scrutiny over a direct executive, and is the system open to abuse by crank candidates?
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Most powers remaining with councils concern road maintenance, housing, maintenance of public-owned areas such as cemeteries, and dealing with anti-social behaviour, now that waste collection has been privatised and water outsourced. The directly-elected mayor would essentially set out a five-year plan for administration, and act as the representative around the country and abroad.
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Originally posted by Diable Rouge View PostHartlepool ... has reverted to the traditional council model.
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