Local Government (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 5 of 2004). Country/Territory Lesotho Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend the Local Government Act 1997. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Policy/planning Institution Gender Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Africa Abstract The Act amends the Local Government Act 1996 in respect of, among other things: composition of Community, Rural, Urban, Municipal and District Councils; functions of local authorities; organization and administration of local authorities; boundaries commissions; and regulation-making powers of the Minister taking into consideration the gender perspective. Full text English Website www.environment.gov.ls References - Legislation Amends Local Government Act 1996 (No. 6 of 1997). Legislation | Lesotho | 1997 Keyword: Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Land-use planning, Agricultural land, Pollution control, Waterworks, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX