Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

The geographical distribution of minorities - as shown above - is such that some would be incapable of forming a local self-government body since generally speaking this would presuppose that the bulk of the local electorate belongs to a national minority present only in some municipalities even in the case of the "principal" minorities. (Federalism, Regionalism, Local Autonomy and Minorities: Proceedings, Cividale Del Friuli (Italy), 24-26 October 1996: Conference)

Local self-government bodies shall deal with matters pertaining to the welfare of local residents, manage properties, and may establish, within the limit of laws and ordinances, rules and regulations regarding self-government. (Laws of the Republic of Korea: Six Major Laws, with the Main Fundamental Procedural, Administrative, and Economic Laws)