The 2001 amendment to the 1997 act extensively empowered elected local governments in uganda. 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. Local governments act 1997 uganda legal information. This act makes provision with respect to local government in uganda and provides for reform of local administration.
The local government district authorities act 198245. Local government is provided for by the local governments act 1997, and it is enshrined in chapter xi of the constitution. 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. Delegation by a local government council to chairperson, etc. To promote the achievement of value for money in public procurement so as to contribute to national development. Seventh schedule unconditional grant to local governments. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. The enactment of the local government statute, 1993 was a way of broadening the space for citizen participation and accountability within the local. In terms of section 182 ofthat act, this reprint is to be judicially noticed with effect from 15. 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. Earlier in the rc system, it was only the rc 1 councillors, which the ordinary people could directly elect. Repealed by the land amendment act, 2004, deemed to have come into force on 18th march 2004. The ministry of local government is responsible for local government, which comprises 111 district councils sitting at the apex of.
Municipality and town to be lower local governments. An act to amend, consolidate and streamline the existing law on local. Printed by uppc, entebbe, by order of the government. The education preprimary, primary and postprimary act, 2008 the inspectorate of government act,2002. Local government act 1997 regulates local government policies. 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. To give entities the power to plan and execute their own programs. An act to amend the local governments act to provide for the. Inserted by the land amendment act, 2004, deemed to have come into force on 18th march 2004. Local governments act 1997 uganda legal information institute. Local authorities are created to render services in defined geographical areas. What were the objectives of reforming the procurement and disposal system in local governments. 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. The local government system in tanzania count ofil 201718.
The ministry of local government is responsible for local government, which comprises 111 district. The reprint was prepared by the uganda law reform commission. Western australian legislation local government act 1995. Founding act of national human rights institution the uganda human rights commission was created by act 4 of 1997. Short title this act may be cited as the uganda human rights commission act, 1997.
In 1999 and 2007, uganda developed long term perspective development plans, vision 2025 and vision 2035, respectively. 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. Local government act, 1997 published 1997 by nawou, friedrch ebert foundation in kampala. Act, 2004, deemed to have come into force on 18th march 2004. An act to reform and consolidate the law relating to children. 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. Uganda local governments act 1997 local government by.
Decentralization and rural service delivery in uganda ifpri. The headings of articles appear in the original as notes in the margin. 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. Interpretation part ii functions of inspectorate and declaration of income, assets and liabilities 3. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires assembly means an assembly specified in the second column. A local government may collect fees or taxes on behalf of the government as its agent. A centre of excellence for regulation of public procurement and disposal. An act to amend, consolidate and streamline the existing law on local governments in line with the constitution to give effect to the. Part one districts and district assemblies establishment 1. Subject to the constitution and the fourth schedule to this act, a local government council. 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. Decentralised system of governance in uganda fortune of. This background paper was prepared as part of a broader initiative by the advocates. Local government municipal structures act 117 of 1998 080807.
An act to provide for the tenure, ownership and management of land. Local level governments administration act 1997 no. Local government the public procurement and disposal of. 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. Pdf the past, present, and future of decentralisation in. To contribute towards the creation of a sound business climate in uganda 4. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Uganda introduced the decentralization policy in 1997 under the local government act of 1997 that has since undergone four amendments. Between 1997 and 2008, the poverty eradication action plan peap was the overarching planning framework for the country. The policy inherently decentralized service delivery institutions and their governance in order to improve access to services for the rural poor. The constitution of the republic of uganda was promulgated on. 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. Local government act, 1997 1997 edition open library. Others councillors at the upper levels of the hierarchy.
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. Local government expenditure as a percentage of total government expenditure 2012. The water act, cap ministry of water and environment. Local governments chapter 243 the local governments act. This part and the schedule amend the local government act 1993. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. The local government system is formed by a fivetier pyramidal structure. The minister responsible for local governments, the resident district commissioner rdc, and the inspector general of government igg. Local government functions and general amendment regulations 1997. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Western australian legislation land administration act 1997. The acts were amended in 1999 by the local government laws miscellaneous. Powers of the minister in regard to local authority areas. Acts and regulations local government local government.
Case study of local government development trajectories of ghana and uganda, international journal of public administration, 33. The role of local governments in promoting local economic. Local government in uganda commonwealth governance. Validity of acts of local authorities, members and officers. Act 2002 325 leadership code act the leadership code act, 2002 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. 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.
One such instance is the local elections, which took place in 1997 and 1998, following the local government act 1997. 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. In 1997, uganda initiated procurement reforms which culminated into the enactment of. This article helps both individuals and hotel owners understand local service tax in uganda. There is constitutional provision for local government and the main governing legislation includes the local government act 1991 and the local government. Intergovernmental fiscal relations act 97 of 1997 english text signed by the president assented to.
An act to provide for sustainable management of the environment. Ministry of local government is a government ministry responsible for guidance and overall vision of government in local governments. Ministry of local government uganda national web portal. 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. The local governments amendment act, 2015 uganda legal. 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. Minister means in relation to matters relating to local government authorities, the minister. Deposited with clerk of the legislative assembly on december 16, 2015. Uganda human rights commission act be it enacted by parliament as follows. The enactment of the local government act, 1997 provided the way for further decentralisation. Tanzania or uganda which is empowered to enter into an agreement of the nature. Uganda local governments act 1997 free download as pdf file.
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 make provision about the powers of local authorities including probation committees and the receiver for the metropolitan police district to enter into contracts. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires a apparatus means electrical apparatus, and includes all. Decentralization and rural service delivery in uganda. Uganda is a democratic republic with a governance system comprising national. 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.
Uganda local governments act 1997 local government by law. Pdf understanding local service tax in uganda kaddu. This act is called the organised local government act, 1997. A person shall not be a member of a local government council unless that person is a citizen of uganda. Victorias local government sector is administered under the local government act 1989 and related acts, policies and. To ensure that the public procurement and disposal system in uganda achieves value for money.
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