Question

. List three of the functions of the local government.

Answer 1

Answer:

Local authorities are multi-purpose bodies responsible for delivering a broad range of services in relation to roads; traffic; planning; housing; economic and community development; environment, recreation and amenity services; fire services and maintaining the register of electors.

Answer 2

Answer:

The functions of local bodies, broadly speaking, fall under two heads: direct services to the public, and indirect functions. Under the latter the local bodies are required to conduct election of their members, to provide legal advice and action, to assess property for taxation, to plan, to control and audit local finances.