Wed 16.10.2024

  The Minister of Interior and Municipalities Judge Bassam Mawlawi strongly condemned the Israeli attacks that targeted the municipal building in Nabatieh and its surroundings, which led to the martyrdom of the mayor, a number of municipal council members and civil servants, as well as the martyrdom of a civil defense member and the wounding of others and the injury of innocent citizens. Mawlawi said that the targeting of the municipality building occurred while coordinating relief work and preparing aid for distribution to the people in Mand and the villages of the region who are steadfast in the face of the war against them and Lebanon. Mawlawi expressed his condolences to the Lebanese for the martyrs of public service and duty and wished the injured a speedy recovery.  

Mon 22.07.2024

Third session_ Dialogue sessions to launch the website of the General Directorate of Local Administrations and Councils 7-22-24

Thu 04.01.2024

On October 4 and 5, 2024, France will host, for the first time in 33 years, the 19th Francophonie Summit, in close collaboration with the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF). A major event, on a diplomatic, political, economic and cultural level, it will be one of the international highlights of the year 2024 with the organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of this call for expressions of interest, French local authorities will be able to propose projects of collective interest linked to the French-speaking world or which promote the French-speaking world in the external action of French communities. The selected initiatives could be integrated into the programming of the Francophonie Festival between March and October 2024 and promoted through communication actions that will be implemented during this period, particularly on the Internet and social networks. Certain projects may be subject to restitution during the closing days of the Francophonie Festival in October 2024. For more information click HERE. For the application click HERE.  

Tue 06.10.2026

The Director General of Administrations and Local Councils attended the graduation ceremony of the participants of the Professional Diploma in Municipal Studies at Notre Dame University–Louaize, under the patronage and presence of the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Hajjjar.

Tue 20.05.2025

The General Directorate of Local Administrations and Councils announces to all elected officials who won the 2025 optional elections that they must submit an application to obtain permission to print their optional seal according to the new form approved by the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities here.  

Wed 09.04.2025

  Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar visited the General Directorate of Local Administrations and Councils this morning. He met with Acting Director General Faten Abu Hassan, heads of departments and divisions, and employees, and listened to their demands and the directorate's administrative and logistical needs. Hajjar praised "the role played by the directorate, with all its departments, in maintaining diligent and active work, and maintaining the administration as a reference for municipalities in developing and strengthening municipal work, especially as we are entering an electoral phase, upon which the Lebanese are counting to exercise their right to choose their representatives in municipal and mayoral councils." Hajjar stressed "the need to monitor citizens' affairs and transactions," noting that "the administration will undergo modernization and development to facilitate their affairs."  

Wed 12.02.2025

Minister Al-Hajjar said, “The challenges are great. Construction, development, consolidation of security, and preparation for the fulfillment of the coming constitutional and democratic entitlements are all priorities that do not wait for one another. We will proceed with them in parallel and with the required speed in the guidance of the oath of office by His Excellency the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun.”

Mon 26.08.2024

Under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Judge Bassam Mawlawi, and within the framework of the Municipal Empowerment and Resilience Project (MERP), UNDP and UN-Habitat are pleased to invite you to the MERP Conference on Empowering Local Governance and Administrative Reforms in Lebanon. The event will take place at the Mövenpick Hotel on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. The conference will bring together thought leaders, local government officials, donors, development partners, policymakers, and academics to explore innovative approaches to local governance reforms and effective administrative practices in municipalities. This event will also provide a unique platform to celebrate MERP's achievements over the past five years.  

Mon 24.06.2024

The Directorate General of Local Administrations and Councils (DGLAC) is launching introductory sessions for municipalities and municipal unions to get familiar with their website. These sessions will be held at 10:00 AM on the following dates: Thursday, July 18, 2024, at this link Friday, July 19, 2024, at this link Monday, July 22, 2024, at this link To participate, click on the links next to the above dates.