Law No. 11/2009 approving the Administrative Division of the Territory. Country/Territory Timor-Leste Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Jornal da República, Série I, No. 35 of 7 October 2009. Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Governance Local government Management/conservation Zoning Land-use planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Law establishes the Local Power units, the municipalities, based on the following objectives: - Promotion of institutions of a strong, legitimate and stable State throughout the territory of Timor-Leste; - Promotion of opportunities for the local democratic participation of all citizens; - Promotion of a more effective, efficient and equitable offer of services for the social and economic development of the country. The current administrative jurisdictions, i.e. the present informal territorial division that includes the sub-district and district levels, will be merged to form new consolidated and efficient administrative units at the district level, with assemblies of representatives, which can provide adequate services to citizens and have sufficient capacity to carry out their functions. Municipalities are being established based on the guarantee that each one: - Maintains ethnic-linguistic homogeneity and local cultural identity; - Demonstrate a balance between development potential and resources; - It has an administrative center that allows it to house the Municipal Assembly and municipal services; - Holds a minimum population that allows a certain level of efficiency in administration and provision of services. Full text Portuguese Website www.mj.gov.tl References - Legislation Implemented by Government Decree No. 7/2023 establishing the Territorial Planning of the Municipality of Bobonaro. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2023 Keyword: Land-use planning, Urban land, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Coastal zone management, Agricultural land, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Waste disposal, Waste management, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Government Decree No. 8/2023 establishing the Territorial Planning of the Municipality of Ermera. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2023 Keyword: Land-use planning, Urban land, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Coastal zone management, Agricultural land, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Waste disposal, Waste management, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX