Sources of Legitimacy in Metropolitan Governance: A Comparative Case Study of Governance Structures

Arto Haveri, Helena Tolkki, Inga Nyholm and Jenni Airaksinen

International Journal of Public Administration, 2019, vol. 42, issue 7, 583-595

Abstract: Legitimacy is a central factor in democratic administrative systems, as it determines the success-or failure-of governance structures. In this article, we search for the sources of legitimacy in metropolitan governance by focusing on governance tiers and mechanisms. Auckland, Dublin, Oslo, and Montreal serve as empirical examples. We highlight the strengths and limitations of different types of metropolitan governance structures, and identify factors that may help to establish long-lasting governance structures. To be legitimate, metropolitan governance must take place at a contextually legitimate administrative level, and the governance mechanisms must be in harmony with a legitimate administrative actor.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2018.1491598

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