Town and Regional Planners Act, 1996 (No. 9 of 1996). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAct to establish a Namibian Council for Town and Regional Planners; to provide for the registration of town and regional planners and town and regional planners in training; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural development Policy/planning Land-use planning Institution Registration Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract This Act establishes the Namibian Council for Town and Regional Planners, defines functions and powers of the Council and provides for the registration of town and regional planners and the supervision over their conduct. The Minister may, on recommendation of the Council prescribe the kinds of work of a town and regional planning nature which shall be reserved for town and regional planners. The Act also defines improper conduct and defines disciplinary powers of the Council. Full text English Website www.parliament.gov.na References - Legislation Amended by Town and Regional Planners Amendment Act, 1998 (No. 32 of 1998). Legislation | Namibia | 1998 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Policy/planning, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX