Municipal and District Councils Act No. 24 of 1969.

This Act lays down provisions on the establishment, composition, powers and functions of the Councils, and the appointment of a committee for any general or special purpose by the Council. The powers and functions of the Councils include acquiring or compulsorily purchasing any land within the council area; conducting drainage works for draining and irrigating the council drainage areas; supplying water in council areas for domestic and sanitary purposes, for extinguishing fires and for private use; controlling the keeping of animals; and establishing council pounds.