The Nationalist Party is drafting proposals to reform local councils, with the aim of reducing bureaucracy and improving enforcement of legislation.
Addressing a news conference, PN MP Robert Cutajar said the party would be holding a conference on December 2 at a Sliema hotel to discuss the party's ideas.
Among the issues being tackled are the role of councils in the social sector, improving efficiency in day-to-day operations, responsibilities within the Committee of Regions , enforcing legislation with a focus on the environment, financial allocation calculations and granting 16-year-olds the vote.
PN college of councilors president Pierre Portelli said the party would also start offering training to councillors and prospective candidates, to better prepare them for the role.