Luangwa Council

Mandate

Luangwa Town Council – Mandate & Functions

OUR MANDATE - Luangwa Town Council

In accordance with the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019 of the Laws of Zambia and other statutes, Section 61 outlines the functions of Local Authorities. Below are the overall statutory functions of the Council:

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Maintain law and order, ensure effective administration and promote national security.
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Control livestock movement, animal slaughter, sale of meat and safe disposal of diseased carcasses.
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Support storage, marketing and preservation of agricultural produce, and protect natural resources.
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Regulate combustible substances including petroleum, fireworks and gas.
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Provide clean water supply and establish water works and mains.
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Construct and maintain public roads, bridges, streets, lanes and watercourses.
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Establish and maintain sanitation and drainage systems for refuse and effluent removal.
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Provide registration services for births, marriages, deaths and enumeration of persons or property.
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Establish and maintain schools, colleges and day nurseries.
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Prepare and administer community participation schemes.
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Establish and maintain street lighting systems.
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Provide fire-fighting and prevention services to protect life, property and natural resources.
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Control food and drink production, storage, handling and distribution including intoxicating substances.
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Control land use and building development for public safety and health.
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Demolish unsafe buildings or those not conforming to approved plans.
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Develop and maintain parks, gardens, zoos, camping grounds and public open spaces.
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Establish and maintain hospitals, clinics, health centres and environmental health services.
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Establish cemeteries, mortuaries and crematoria, including burial of destitute persons.
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Download the full Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019 for detailed legislative guidance.
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