Decree-Law No. 5/2004 on Community Authorities in East Timor.

This Decree-Law, composed of nine Sections, rules on Community Authorities. Community Authorities shall be the suco chiefs and the members of suco councils elected under the terms of Law No. 2/2004 of 18 February 2004. Community Authorities shall perform their functions and exercise their competencies with due respect for the Constitution and laws regarding State property, especially renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Activities may be carried out in areas such as: food security; protection of the environment; opening and maintenance of water wells, boreholes, and catchment points. The Decree-Law regulates competencies of suco chiefs, suco Councils, and Village heads.