Section 51: Functions of Village Council

51. Functions of Village Council (1) Subject to this section, a Village Council shall, within the limits of its administrative area, be responsible for— (a) the organisation of sports, leisure and cultural activities; (b) the running of pre-primary schools and entrepreneurship courses; (c) the maintenance and improvement of libraries and computer facilities; (d) the maintenance of cremation grounds and any other public health amenities; and (e) the performance generally of any public works to promote the sanitation and cleanliness of the village and the well being of the inhabitants. (2) A Village Council may, subject to the approval of the Minister, carry out any other duties assigned to a Municipal City Council, Municipal Town Council or District Council under section 50.