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While
the Rocard Task Force made more than fifty recommendations
for every branch of Palestinian government, the Task Force
identified the following seven reforms as "essential steps
in the formation of an effective, efficient, and democratic
state."
1) A formal constitution or Basic Law set[ting] forth
the fundamental principles underlying the establishment,
functions, separation, autonomy, and accountability of
the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of
government.
2)
A leaner office of the presidency, transferring routine
administrative and operational tasks to other offices
. . .
3)
A more effective Legislative Council . . . exercis[ing]
enforceable oversight and decision-making authority .
. .
4)
A more independent judicial system, supervised by an autonomous
Supreme Judicial Council [to] enforce the rule of law
. . .
5)
More transparent, accountable, and unified financial operations
. . .
6)
A leaner public administration with significantly reduced
personnel, meritocratic recruitment criteria, and a simpler
organizational structure . . .
7)
A civilian-controlled police force . . . subject to .
. . oversight by the Legislative Council as well as the
appropriate ministries . . .
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