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Local Government Act (District Council) Act (Chapter 40:01).

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Abstract
This Act concerns the administration of Districts. Its provisions shall apply to all parts of Botswana except any area declared to be a city or a township in pursuance of the provisions of the Townships Act.
The Act provides for the establishment of District Councils by Order of the President and defines functions and powers of District Councils.
The Act also empowers the Minister to establish the Local Authorities Public Accounts Committee which shall, among other things examine the accounts of local authorities including a land board established under the Tribal Land Act.
A District Council shall exercise its powers so as to secure and promote the health, order and good government of the area for which it has been established. The President may assign specific duties, as specified in the First Schedule, to a District Council.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the establishment of District Councils and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Notes
Consolidated version of Law 35 of 1965
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
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Repealed by