On 1 January 1994, Rothenbuch regained its municipal autonomy.

Like many impoverished districts it fought for municipal autonomy to apply for government assistance programs.

The question of municipal autonomy is a key question of public administration and governance.

Even today, some Cariocas advocate the return of municipal autonomy.

From 1896 onwards the Hungarian Government reduced the scope of municipal autonomy that was practically ended by 1913.

It is possible to argue that the double provincial and local charges intended to offer legislative immunity as a protection to the municipal autonomy.

The history of its council during the 11th century is a prominent example for self-gained municipal autonomy of Medieval cities.

The municipal autonomy was not restored after the return of the city to the Austrian Empire in 1813.

In 1952 it became a district of Caiapônia, receiving its municipal autonomy in 1953.

In 1988 it got its municipal autonomy.