Village Councils Act (CAP 88). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2020, CAP. 88. Subject Water Keyword Institution Local government Data collection/reporting Water charges Freshwater resources management Water supply Waterworks Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act lays down provisions on the establishment of villages and Village Councils in Part II; constitution, powers and duties of Village Councils and election of the members in Parts III and IV; legal proceedings and procedure in Part V; establishment of Elections and Boundaries Commission and the Village Fund in Part VI; establishment, composition and powers of the Village Water Board in Part VII; and miscellaneous provisions in Part VIII. Full text English Website www.agm.gov.bz References - Legislation Amended by Village Councils (Amendment) Act, 2022 (No. 10 of 2022). Legislation | Belize | 2022 Keyword: Local government, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX