Öz Local governance is a relatively new concept in Turkish administrativesystem where central structuralization is essential. Local Agenda 21practices have been an important step on the way to local governancein Turkey. At this study, LA 21s which are the beginning point of localgovernance in Turkey are held with respect to its history and structure.Later, City Councils which are important steps, are examined. And lastly,suggestions which are made for making local governancemore powerfuland more sustainable in Turkey, take place.