Representation: The two main organisations representing the local authorities' interests vis-à-vis the National Assembly and the central Government are: Települési Önkormányzatok Országos Szövetsége (TÖOSZ) – (National Federation of Municipal Governments and Megyei Önkormányzatok Országos Szövetsége (MÖOSZ) – National Federation of County Governments.

In total there are seven federations of local authorities :

Kisvárosi Önkormányzatok Országos Érdekszövetsége (KÖOÉSZ) - (National Association of Small Cities)

Községek, és Kistelepülések Országos Önkormányzati Szövetsége (KÖSZ) – (National Federation of Local Governments of Villages Small Municipalities)

Magyar Faluszövetség (MF) – ( Hungarian Federation of Villages)

Magyar Önkormányzatok Szövetsége (MÖSZ) - (Federation of Hungarian Local Governments )

Megyei Jogú Városok Szövetsége (MJVSZ) - (Federation of Towns with County Rank)

Megyei Önkormányzatok Országos Szövetsége (MÖOSZ) (National Federation of County Governments)

Települési Önkormányzatok Országos Szövetsége (TÖOSZ) - (National Federation of Municipal Governments

Information and consultation: During the legislative process, information is provided to the Counties and Municipalities to the extent that information is published on the Parliament's website.

Bodies representing local government interests must be consulted on questions of local interest. Although it is required to conduct a consultation on all draft legislation, the frequency of the consultation varies and can occur on a weekly or monthly basis. Local government associations often cooperate in the preparation of legislation that will affect the local level before the governmental decision[1]. Nevertheless, the views of local government associations are received only after the decision of the government is already taken.

Coordination:

Horizontal coordination: Pursuant to the Act CLXXXIX of 2011 on Local Governments units may set up partnerships to more efficiently and effectively perform municipal duties and carry out powers.

Vertical coordination: Act XXI of 1996 on Spatial Development and Planning  established County Development Councils, which are quasi-governmental organisations that coordinate tasks related to regional development. The council is comprised of elected and appointed officials. Representative bodies of municipal governments may create regional development associations, but this is not mandatory. County Development Councils may form Regional Development Councils, which address responsibilities extending to more than one county[2].

Pursuant to the Act of 2011 on Local Governments, the Parliament may dissolve a body of representatives operating in contravention of the Fundamental  Law. In addition, the Minister responsible for the legal oversight of local authorities ensures the monitoring of the legality of their operations.

[1] Council of European Municipalities and Regions, Study on 'Consultation procedures within European States' 2007, 90-95.

[2] István Temesi: Local Government in Hungary, Chapter 8, Local authorities in Central and Eastern Europe.