Local level governments administration act 1997 no. Decentralization and rural service delivery in uganda ifpri. Local government contracts act 1997, section 2 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 19 may 2020. Ministry of local government is a government ministry responsible for guidance and overall vision of government in local governments. Act local governments amendment act 2015 a by inserting immediately after subsection i, the followingla the chief administrative officer may transfer or post any employee of a local government within the district including an employee in a town councilor town board as applicable. Interpretation part ii functions of inspectorate and declaration of income, assets and liabilities 3. Act, 2004, deemed to have come into force on 18th march 2004. Local government act 1997 regulates local government policies.
The white paper on local government 9 march 1998 the white paper is dedicated to the memory of tshepiso mashinini 19661998, chairperson of the white paper working committee, and all the other women and men who contributed to the building of a democratic system of local government in south africa. One such instance is the local elections, which took place in 1997 and 1998, following the local government act 1997. Case study of local government development trajectories of ghana and uganda, international journal of public administration, 33. This act is called the organised local government act, 1997. Under the local government act 1989, the minister for local government may appoint independent bodies to provide advice to councils and report back on council structures, operations and governance. Delegation by a local government council to chairperson, etc. The education preprimary, primary and postprimary act, 2008 the inspectorate of government act,2002. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. The childrens act cap 59, the ncc act cap 60 the trafficking in persons act, 2009 the penal code the employment act, 2006 the births and deaths registration act the local government act 1997 amended in 1999 the prohibition of female genital mutilation act, 2010 the domestic violence act. Victorias local government sector is administered under the local government act 1989 and related acts, policies and. The object of this act is to regulate the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, export, import and distribution of electrical energy in uganda.
The role of local governments in promoting local economic. Abstract while uganda has a long history of decentralized service delivery, and has instituted local economic development led as an additional mandate for local governments lgs, there has been less progress in operationalizing the concept and practically implementing it across lgs in uganda. An act to amend, consolidate and streamline the existing law on local. In 1997, uganda initiated procurement reforms which culminated into the enactment of. The ministry of local government is responsible for local government, which comprises 111 district. The policy inherently decentralized service delivery institutions and their governance in order to improve access to services for the rural poor. The enactment of the local government act, 1997 provided the way for further decentralisation. To contribute towards the creation of a sound business climate in uganda 4. The local governments amendment act, 2015 uganda legal. Local government functions and general amendment regulations 1997. Ugandas 1995 constitution and 1997 local government act gave finally effect to the devolution of functions, specifying five levels of local government district.
Local government expenditure as a percentage of total government expenditure 2012. Ministry of local government workers house 2nd floor, southern wing p. Local government is provided for by the local governments act 1997, and it is enshrined in chapter xi of the constitution. This act may be cited as the local government act, 1998 commence and shall come into operation on commencement such a date as the minister may, by notice published in the gazette, appoint.
Revised edition 2010 1998 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Validity of acts of local authorities, members and officers. The headings of articles appear in the original as notes in the margin. Printed by uppc, entebbe, by order of the government. Municipality and town to be lower local governments. Subject to the constitution and the fourth schedule to this act, a local government council. Lgfa local government finances act of 1982 lgrp local government reform project lgsp local government support programme lgu local government units in uganda nbs tanzania national bureau of statistics paye pay as you earn tax pmoralg prime ministers office regional administration and local government. Deposited with clerk of the legislative assembly on december 16, 2015. Municipal structures amendment act 1 of 2003 constitution of the republic of south africa amendment act 2 of 2003 crossboundary municipalities laws repeal and related matters act 23 of 2005 i. Part one districts and district assemblies establishment 1. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. To give entities the power to plan and execute their own programs. The local government district authorities act 198245. Decentralization and rural service delivery in uganda.
In this act, unless the context otherwise requires a apparatus means electrical apparatus, and includes all. Local governments chapter 243 the local governments act. An act to provide for the tenure, ownership and management of land. The united republic of tanzania the local government finances act, 1982 this edition of the local government finances act, 1982 incorporates all the amendments made to it since its enactments in 1982 up to 30th june, 2000 and is printed under the authority of section 18 of the interpretation of laws and general clauses act, 1972. An act to make provision about the powers of local authorities including probation committees and the receiver for the metropolitan police district to enter into contracts. The constitution of the republic of uganda was promulgated on. Others councillors at the upper levels of the hierarchy. A local government may collect fees or taxes on behalf of the government as its agent. This part and the schedule amend the local government act 1993. Inserted by the land amendment act, 2004, deemed to have come into force on 18th march 2004. Uganda human rights commission act be it enacted by parliament as follows. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. In 1999 and 2007, uganda developed long term perspective development plans, vision 2025 and vision 2035, respectively. A person shall not be a member of a local government council unless that person is a citizen of uganda.
Local governments act 1997 uganda legal information. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. The 2001 amendment to the 1997 act extensively empowered elected local governments in uganda. Local government act, 1997 published 1997 by nawou, friedrch ebert foundation in kampala. Uganda local governments act 1997 local government by law. Introduction the existence of local government has always been defended on the basis that it is a crucial aspect of the process of democratization and intensification of mass participation in the decisionmaking process. Local authorities are created to render services in defined geographical areas.
Local government the public procurement and disposal of. Founding act of national human rights institution the uganda human rights commission was created by act 4 of 1997. Western australian legislation local government act 1995. Local government in uganda commonwealth governance. Pdf understanding local service tax in uganda kaddu.
Ministry of local government uganda national web portal. This act makes provision with respect to local government in uganda and provides for reform of local administration. The reprint was prepared by the uganda law reform commission. The local government system is formed by a fivetier pyramidal structure.
Minister means in relation to matters relating to local government authorities, the minister. Structure of local government in uganda the kampala city capital authority and the districts are the highest tier of government. The water act, cap ministry of water and environment. Uganda local governments act 1997 local government by. An act to amend, consolidate and streamline the existing law on local governments in line with the constitution to give effect to the decentralisation and devolution of functions, powers and services. Local government act, 1997 1997 edition open library. The local government system in tanzania count ofil 201718. Uganda introduced the decentralization policy in 1997 under the local government act of 1997 that has since undergone four amendments. An act to reform and consolidate the law relating to children. The ministry oversees the government structures and operations at local levels in uganda such that they are harmonized and supported to bring about socioeconomic transformation of the whole country. In terms of section 182 ofthat act, this reprint is to be judicially noticed with effect from 15.
An act to provide for sustainable management of the environment. Acts and regulations local government local government. This article helps both individuals and hotel owners understand local service tax in uganda. To ensure that the public procurement and disposal system in uganda achieves value for money. Local governments act 1997 uganda legal information institute. The ministry of local government is responsible for local government, which comprises 111 district councils sitting at the apex of. Countryterritory uganda document type legislation date 1997 2000 source fao, faolex long title an act to amend, consolidate and streamline the existing law on local governments in line with the constitution to give effect to the decentralisation and devolution of functions, powers and services. An act to amend, consolidate and streamline the existing law on local governments in line with the constitution to give effect to the. To promote the achievement of value for money in public procurement so as to contribute to national development. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires assembly means an assembly specified in the second column. There is constitutional provision for local government and the main governing legislation includes the local government act 1991 and the local government.
Local government act, 1993 act 462 act 462 local government act, 19931 an act to establish and regulate the local government system in accordance with the constitution and to provide for related matters. Earlier in the rc system, it was only the rc 1 councillors, which the ordinary people could directly elect. A centre of excellence for regulation of public procurement and disposal. Between 1997 and 2008, the poverty eradication action plan peap was the overarching planning framework for the country. Powers of the minister in regard to local authority areas. What were the objectives of reforming the procurement and disposal system in local governments. The republic of uganda ministry of local government. An act to amend the local governments act to provide for the. The local government s act 2006 the movement act, 1997 the public procurement and disposal of public assets act, 2003 the public procurement and disposal of public assets regulations, 2003 uganda citizenship act, cap 58 witchcraft act 1957. Short title this act may be cited as the uganda human rights commission act, 1997. Act 2002 325 leadership code act the leadership code act, 2002 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Intergovernmental fiscal relations act 97 of 1997 english text signed by the president assented to.
Local government municipal structures act 117 of 1998 080807. Tanzania or uganda which is empowered to enter into an agreement of the nature. Western australian legislation land administration act 1997. Uganda is a democratic republic with a governance system comprising national. This background paper was prepared as part of a broader initiative by the advocates. The local governments internal audit manual, 2007 iv glossary of definitions act refers to the local government act, chapter 243 of the laws of uganda added value value is provided by identifying operational improvement, and or reducing risk exposure through both assurance and consulting services, thereby. Decentralised system of governance in uganda fortune of. The minister responsible for local governments, the resident district commissioner rdc, and the inspector general of government igg. Seventh schedule unconditional grant to local governments. An act to provide for the grant and regulating of pensions, gratuities and other allowances in respect of the public service of officers under the government of uganda. Pdf the past, present, and future of decentralisation in. Repealed by the land amendment act, 2004, deemed to have come into force on 18th march 2004. The acts were amended in 1999 by the local government laws miscellaneous.
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