Local Government Act, 2012 (Chapter 40:01) Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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 www.swm-programme.info 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