Functions of Local Authorities - (Councils)

The Council derives its mandate from the Local Government Act which lists the following as overall functions of Local Authorities:
Administration of justice

• Legal Affairs
• Administration of Forests
• Agriculture
• Animal Control and Disease
• Consumer Protection
• Education at All Levels Excluding Tertiary Education
• Environmental Management
• Housing Industrial Promotion
• Nature Conservation
• Population Development 
• Public Procurement
• Soil Conservation
• Urban and Rural Development 
• Welfare Services
• Industrial and Labor Relations
• Resettlement 
• Tourism and Trade
• Investment 
• Pollution control
• Building Regulations
• Child Care Facilities
• Electricity
• Fire-Fighting Services
• Local Tourism
• District Airport, Aerodromes and Air Strings
• District Planning
• District Health Services
• District Public Transport
• District Public Works Only in Respect of Needs of Districts In Discharge Of Council’s Responsibilities To Administer
• Functions Specifically Assigned to Them Under This Constitution or Other Law
• Levies Tariffs and Tolls
• Pontoon, Ferries, Jetties, Piers and Harbors, Excluding The Regulation of International and National Shipping and Matters Related Thereto
• Storm Water Management Systems in Built-Up Areas
• Trading
• Water and Sanitation Limited to Potable Systems Supply Systems, And Domestic Waste –Water and Sewage Disposal Systems
• Veterinary Services, Excluding Regulation of the Veterinary Profession
• Vehicle Licensing
• Abattoirs
• Ambulance and Services
• Archives
• Libraries
• Liquor Licensing
• Museums
• Local Spatial Planning
• Cultural Matters
• Recreation and Amenities
• Sport
• Roads and Traffic Automation and Maintenance
• Amusements Facilities
• Billboards and Display of Advertisement in Public Places
• Cemeteries, Funeral Parlors and Crematoria
• Local Cleansing
• Control of Public Nuisances
• Control of Undertakings That Sell Liquor to The Public
• Facilities for Accommodation, Care and Burial of Animals
• Fencing and fences
• Licensing of dogs
• Licensing and control of undertaking that sell food to the public
• Local amenities
• Markets
• Local parks and recreation
• Local roads
• Noise pollution
• Pounds
• Public places
• Refuse removal refuse dumps and solid waste disposal
• Street trading
• Street lighting
• Traffic and parking
• Gardens and landscaping