This paper attempts to emphasize the effects generated by different forms of association of local authorities upon the local financial autonomy. This empirical analysis we put forward highlights the extent to which we can speak about a legislative support and agreement in relation to the process of association of several local authorities and the financial impact such associations may have upon the local budget of a local authority.
The data set we used highlights the particular case of a local community which became member of an intercommunity development association of Timis County (contracts with operators before and after accession in ADID, budgetary planning and the amount of local taxes sanitation).The empirical results we got underline the financial impact such association may have upon the town hall and the extent to which the town hall and the decisions of the local council may effectively apply the principles of local autonomy conferred and supported by the law no. 215/2001.