A PhD Thesis at Al-Nahrain University, College of Law, Examines the Effectiveness of the Iraqi Council of Representatives’ jurisdiction in Overseeing The Activities of Local Administrative Units.

The College of Law at Al-Nahrain University discusses  the PhD  thesis submitted by the student Alaa Adnan Qasim Laibi, entitled  The Effectiveness of the Council of Representatives  Jurisdiction in Supervising the Activities of Local Administrative Units in Iraq  in the Department of Public Law.
The study aims  to assess the effectiveness of the Council of Representatives’ jurisdiction in supervising the activities of local administrative units in Iraq by analyzing its legal framework, oversight mechanisms, and their practical implications. It also seeks  to identify the obstacles that limit the effectiveness of this jurisdiction and to propose remedies that would strengthen parliamentary oversight while achieving a balance between the autonomy of local administrative units and the requirements of legality and accountability.
The thesis addresses the specific nature of the supervisory jurisdiction of the Council of Representatives over the activities of local administrative units, and the extent of its ability to ensure legality and accountability while preserving the autonomy of these units. It also diagnoses shortcomings in the legal framework and practical application, thereby contributing to the development of the legal framework and enhancing the effectiveness of parliamentary oversight.
The Examination Committee decides  to accept the thesis  subject to the incorporation of the required amendments and recommended that the student be awarded a PhD degree.
Translated by
Prof.Aula Abdual Ghaffour Muhammad Salah