After the TPG is downsized, a completely new relationship with local governments will emerge. In particular, a four-tier system of government will be simplified to three tiers. As such, a focus of much attention is whether city and county governments can, like those of Taipei and Kaohsiung Cities (which are directly administered by the central government), take on more personnel and financial responsibilities.
精省以後，一個全新的地方自治關係正待開展，別的不說，「四級」政府變成「三級」，縣市地位是否能進一步提昇，如直轄市般有更大的人事、財政權，也是各方關注的焦點。