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=S=> GG 28. 1 The constitutional order in the Länder must conform to the principles of a republican , democratic and social state governed by the rule of law , within the meaning of this Basic Law . In each Land , county and municipality the people shall be represented by a body chosen in general , direct , free , equal and secret elections . In county and municipal elections , persons who possess citizenship in any member state of the European Community are also eligible to vote and to be elected in accord with European Community law . In municipalities a local assembly may take the place of an elected body .
=S=> GG 28. 2 Municipalities must be guaranteed the right to regulate all local affairs on their own responsibility , within the limits prescribed by the laws . Within the limits of their functions designated by a law , associations of municipalities shall also have the right of self-government according to the laws . The guarantee of self-government shall extend to the bases of financial autonomy ; these bases shall include the right of municipalities to a source of tax revenues based upon economic ability and the right to establish the rates at which these sources shall be taxed .
=S=> GG 28. 3 The Federation shall guarantee that the constitutional order of the Länder conforms to the basic rights and to the provisions of paragraphs ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) of this Article .
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