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Regulations made under the Traditional Authorities Act, 2000 (GN No. 94 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Community management Local government Governance Special fund Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations implement provisions of the Traditional Authorities Act, 2000 with respect to the approval to designate a chief or head of a traditional community, notification of appointment of senior traditional councilors, traditional councilors and secretary to the Minister, and the management of Community Trust Funds. Fund as contemplated in section 18(3) of the Act, that traditional authority shall for the purpose of managing and controlling the affairs of the Fund establish a Board of Trustees. Trustees shall be persons that have the requirements as set out by these Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.lac.org.na

References - Legislation

Implements

Traditional Authorities Act, 2000 (No. 25 of 2000).

Legislation | Namibia | 2000

Keyword: Agricultural development, Traditional rights/customary rights, Governance, Local government, Indigenous peoples, Cultural heritage, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX