National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) was established on December 11, 1996. Since 2015 all Bulgarian municipalities are NAMRB's members. The Association is a legal non-profit entity created under article 9 of the Law on Local Government and Local Administration and under the Law for Non-Profit entities. It operates on a voluntary principle and on principles of equality of its members. Our goal is the strong, effective and totally in favor of citizens local government. Our mission is to be: - "The Voice" of municipalities in Bulgaria, as we are constantly affirming as their reliable partner, center for services for the municipal administration and promoter of international contacts; - Representative and defender of the interests of local authorities under the legal powers of NAMRB; - Corrective of the central government, as we develop and defend proposals for better regulation of local government. NAMRB’s activity is focused on three main areas: - Representation of municipalities in front of the central government: research, analysis, evaluation and development of proposals for change and improvement of policy on local government; lobbying; - Support to municipalities in executing their powers: studying of municipal opinions and developing consensus positions and strategies; providing a wide range of consulting services and training programs; issuing thematic and advisory guides; providing its own training hubs for municipalities; - Participation in Bulgarian and international forums; and organizational strengthening of NAMRB.
