Pothen Esches Declarations for Local Officials
Key Questions
What are Pothen Esches declarations and who must submit them?
Pothen Esches declarations are asset statements now made public for 1068 local officials, including core mayors, under Law 5026/2023. They echo the annual declarations required by Law 3852/2010.
Why have these asset declarations been made public?
Public disclosure enables scrutiny of local government (OTA) budgets and politics. This promotes transparency similar to existing annual declaration requirements.
What disciplinary measures apply to elected local officials?
Disciplinary penalties such as suspension or dismissal for elected bodies of OTAs are imposed by decision of the Supreme Special Court. This is part of broader reforms affecting local governance.
Asset statements public for 1068 officials incl. core mayors under Law 5026/2023. Enables scrutiny of OTA budgets/politics; echoes annual declarations per Law 3852/2010.
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Updated May 9, 2026