Abstract
A rational decision-making process is essential for municipal governments, as it promotes progressive development and makes them more democratic and service-oriented. This study explores the decision-making process in Bangladesh’s Sylhet City Corporation (SCC). Both primary data via a survey of relevant respondents and secondary data were collected. The study found that, although both the mayor and councillors participate in making decisions at the SCC, it is the mayor who plays the dominant and vital role, exercising power by convincing councillors of his leadership qualities. For these reasons, the decision-making process of the SCC is not fully democratic. If councillors were able to play a greater role, the decisions of the SCC would be more collective.
 KeywordsDecision-making; urban local government; city corporation; mayor; councillor
Highlights
IntroductionLocal government plays an important role in the development of Bangladesh
As with most democracies, local government plays an important role in the development of Bangladesh
This study explores the approach to decision-making in Sylhet City Corporation (SCC)
Summary
Local government plays an important role in the development of Bangladesh. City corporations, which form the most important tier of urban local government, have assumed considerable importance. They are responsible for various development activities and service provision for citizens, and are tasked to ensure good governance in administration and to exercise democracy in all their activities. There are several problems in the functioning of city corporations. Among these the most substantial one is the decision-making process
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