Alternatieven en ervaringen met de integratie van bestuur in grootstedelijke gebieden
In: Res publica: politiek-wetenschappelijk tijdschrift van de Lage Landen ; driemaandelijks tijdschrift, Band 24, Heft 3 -- 4, S. 675-682
ISSN: 0486-4700
Voluntary cooperation has not worked adequately for the administration of the large Ur agglomerations that resulted from Belgium's municipal amalgamations. In fact, large-scale amalgamation of municipalities has been more of a problem than a solution in most Western European countries, involving additional often complicated administrative levels. However, existing administrative levels can often suffice, with a balanced redistribution of administrative tasks. Territorial adjustments must be based primarily on functional considerations, but must also consider the existing administrative levels. Modified HA.