Local governments are a hierarchical structure that constantly work with the people to fulfill their needs and also provides opportunities for communities to engage in governance. Due to these reasons, local and international NGO's, academia, and other institutions have a keen interest to work with local government structures. Considering the working experiences of these institutions with the local government of Sri Lanka, there are certain questions that require answers such as 'Does the current system of local government include citizens, especially the marginalized, like women, youth and ethnic minorities in decision making processes?' and 'What can we do to make local government authorities more accountable and responsive to the needs and entitlements of citizens?'