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Local Government Act, 2012 (Chapter 40:01)

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate the Local Government (District Councils) Act and the Townships Act and to provide for the establishment of Councils and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Governance Land-use planning Local government Institution Water supply
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

The Local Government Act lays down provision regarding Councils establishment, restructuring, declaration of Township and conferment of city status, powers and duties of Councils, constitution of Councils and Subordinate Authorities, procedures concerning Councils proceedings such as meetings, voting system, record keeping, public participation, privilege of immunity and regulation on staff appointment, revenues of Councils, Accounts and Audits.

Full text
English
Website
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Townships Act (Chapter 40:02).

Legislation | Botswana | 1955 (2008)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Urban land, Agricultural land, Common property

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Government Act (District Council) Act (Chapter 40:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1965 (2004)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Kweneng District Council (Natural Resources Protection) Bye-Laws.

Legislation | Botswana | 2017

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Local government, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Kweneng District Council (Food-Vending) Bye-laws.

Legislation | Botswana | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX