The European ELoGE Label is the Council of Europe's (CoE) highest recognition for local governments that achieve Excellence in Governance and Democratic Innovation. This Label accredits the highest quality of local governments based on 12 principles and 97 indicators.
About?
Since 2017, EUDEL has been the accredited regional platform to implement the European Label in Basque Local Councils. The European methodology has been adapted to the Basque reality through two pilot experiences in 13 municipalities. The interinstitutional ELoGE Committee is made up of EUDEL, the Basque Government and the three Provincial Councils (Álava, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa).
THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
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EACH OF THE 12 PRINCIPLES HAVE SEVERAL INDICATORS TO MEASURE THEIR COMPLIANCE
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PRACTICES
ELoGE mobilises and stimulates the action of the municipalities embarking on continuous improvement processes.
This bank of best practices is an opportunity for joint learning and allows improvement areas in the 12 principles of good governance to be identified.
What are the indicators?
The ELoGE self-assessment is governed by a total of 97 indicators. They are parameters to measure the degree of compliance of each of the twelve principles of good governance.
Fair elections, representation and participation
- To ensure that the local action is people focused; The real possibilities for all citizens to be able to express their opinion on local public issues.
Responsiveness
- To ensure that the local government complies with the legitimate expectations and needs of the citizens.
Efficiency and effectiveness
- To ensure that the goals are met while making better use of the resources; Regular external assessments are conducted to evaluate and improve the services.
Openness and transparency
- To guarantee public access to the information and facilitate the understanding of local public issues; Reporting on decisions made, policy implementation and results obtained.
Competence and capabilities
- To ensure that local representatives and civil servants are capable of carrying out their functions; Focus on strengthening professional capabilities and ongoing improvement of performance.
Innovation and openness to change
- To ensure the benefit from new solutions and best practices; Local governments are ready to try new programmes and to learn from other experiences.
Sustainability and long-term orientation
- The future of the community is planned in the long term, ensuring sustainability and taking the interests of future generations into account.
Sound financial management
- Rational management of finances; productive and prudent use of the public funds.
Human rights, cultural diversity and social cohesion
- To ensure that the citizens are protected and respected and that no person is discriminated or excluded; Cultural diversity is considered an asset and social cohesion and integration are fostered.
Accountability
- To guarantee that local representatives and civil servants are accountable for their actions.
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
The Council of Europe (CoE) is the continent's main human rights organisation. It has 47 member states including the members of the EU. The CoE fosters Good Governance by means of legal assistance, policy advice and the development of the capabilities of local governments.
Learn about the European governance tools for municipalities here