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Decentralization Act.

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provisions for the decentralization and establishment of Local Government Regions and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water, General
Keyword
Internal trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Decentralisation Governance Local government Special fund Water supply
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Law provides the rules for creation of local government regions, composition and duties of the local government councils, term of office of members, officers and staff. The text further outlines the powers and duties of the council including tasks for water supply and internal trade. The Act further lays out for funding of local governments councils, accounts and audit and decentralization review commission. The Act consists of 9 Parts.

Full text
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