Diredawa Administration Charter Proclamation No. 416/2004.

This Proclamation provides rules for the administration and functioning of Diredawa City, which has been accountable to and directed by the Federal Government since 1993. The Proclamation defines the objectives, functions and powers of the city administration and provides with respect to its organization. It may, among other things, set and collect land use fees and royalties for the use of forest resources in the city and levy taxes on incomes from agricultural activities in the City. "Municipal service" shall include water and sewerage service, land development and management and sanitation. There shall be a Tax and Urban Land Clearance Appeals Commission.