Local Government Act 1995.

This Act consists of 10 Parts and 9 Schedules. The aim of this Act to set a system of local government by (a)providing for the constitution of elected local governments in the State; and (b)describing the functions of local governments; and (c)providing for the conduct of elections and other polls; and (d)providing a framework for the administration and financial management of local governments and for the scrutiny of their affairs. Part 2 laysdown provisions concerning constitution of local government, such as district subdivision, local government creation and role, filling of offices, qualifications for holding office on the council, commissioner functions and appointment, among others.
Part 3 concerns functions of local governments, subdivided into legislative and executive functions. Under executive functions, Subdivision 2 regulates certain provisions about land, and subdivision 3 confers additional powers of entry.
Part 4 provides for elections and other polls procedures and rules. Part 5 administration with provisions regulating for instance council meeting, financial disclosure, annual reports and planning, access to information and conduct. Part 6 is on financial management and Part 7 regulates auditing process. Part 8 is specifically dedicated to scrutiny of the affairs of local governments inquired by the Minister or authorized person.