A/HRC/27/59 Contents 2 Paragraphs Page I. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1–5 3 II. Definition of local government ............................................................................... 6–12 3 III. Legal and regulatory framework of local government ............................................ 13–22 4 IV. Role of different tiers of government in the implementation of international human rights obligations of the State ............................................. 23–29 6 V. Role of local government in respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights ..... 30–37 8 VI. Human rights city: conceptual framework and guiding principles .......................... 38–47 11 VII. Human rights mechanisms at the local level ........................................................... 48–51 14 VIII. Role of civil society in the planning and implementation of activities for the protection and promotion of human rights at the local level ........................ 52–55 15 IX. Best practices ......................................................................................................... 56–59 15 X. Additional elements to be included in the final report ............................................ 60 17