Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

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