Municipal work in Lebanon has, more than other public administrations/agencies, suffered during the vicious civil war that spread destruction all over Lebanon. What used to be called ‘forces on the ground’ became the real power in the various regions. Municipal elections, like parliamentary, were suspended even for a longer period and most municipalities lost, over forty years of suspension, their legal statuses (quorums) due to different reasons while their authorities were assumed by the Heads of District (Qae’maqameen). The newly elected municipal councils, mostly young members born after the last election back in 1962 lacked the expertise and traditions of municipal work that are gained normally through practice. The ‘Law of Municipalities’ became the only guide but required clarification, especially to members of the councils who do not have the required legal and/or educational backgrounds. OMSAR, therefore, launched a training project financed by the EU Grant that targeted heads and members of municipal council in the five governorates (mohafazat). The training concentrated on administrative, financial and technical issues. In addition, OMSAR decided to supply municipalities with a supportive document to enhance the capabilities of the municipalities and assist them in managing their transactions in compliance with the law and other legal references.