Local Government Act (Cap. 116). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 1991 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Institution Governance Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act provides with respect to local government in the Seychelles and divides the Seychelles into districts. The names and boundaries of the districts are specified in Schedule 1. Districts shall be governed by district councils. A council shall have such functions as may be determined from time to time by the President. Subject to this Act and any other written law, a council shall be under the general supervision of the Minister. Full text English Website www.seylii.org