Section 78: Associations of Local Authorities

78. Associations of Local Authorities (1) There shall be established an Association of Urban Authorities and an Association of District Councils. (2) (a) The Association of Urban Authorities shall be composed of— (i) the Lord Mayor and the Deputy Lord Mayor of each Municipal City Council; and (ii) the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor of each Municipal Town Council. (b) The Association of District Councils shall be composed of the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson of each District Council. (3) The objects of the Associations referred to in subsection (1) shall be to— (a) co-ordinate the activities of the relevant local authorities; (b) promote the development of the relevant local authorities; (c) deal in such other activities relating to local government, as may be approved by the Minister. (4) The Chief Executive or other Heads of Departments of a local authority may attend or take part in any discussion of an Association referred to in subsection (1) but shall not vote on any question. (5) The respective local authorities may delegate to their Association, with or without such restrictions or conditions as they think fit, any function of the local authorities relating to the objects of the Association, except the power of levying a rate, raising revenue or of borrowing money. L18 – 49 [Issue 7] Local Government Act (6) The Minister, may, where he considers appropriate, consult the Associations referred to in subsection (1) for specific matters pertaining to local government.