Section 32: Functions, Powers and Services of Local Councils
32.Functions, powers and services of councils
(1)Subject to the Constitution, a local government council shall, within its area of jurisdiction—
(a)exercise all political and executive powers and functions;
(b)provide services as it deems fit with the exception of the functions, powers and services listed under Part 1 of Schedule 5 to this Act;
(c)protect the Constitution and other laws of Uganda and promote democratic governance; and
(d)ensure the implementation and compliance with Government policy.
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), a district council shall perform and carry on the functions and services specified under Part 2 of Schedule 5 to this Act.
(3)Urban councils shall have autonomy over their planning and financial management when carrying out the functions and services specified under Part 3 of Schedule 5 to this Act.
(4)Subject to subsection (5), in rural areas, a local government council may devolve to a lower council some of the functions and services specified under Part 4 of Schedule 5 to this Act and, in urban areas, the functions and services specified under Part 5B of Schedule 5 to this Act.
(5)A devolution under subsection (4) shall not be effected unless—
(a)both parties are in agreement;
(b)the necessary resources are made available for the exercise of those functions and powers, services and responsibilities; and
(c)appropriate measures are taken to bring the change to the attention of the public.
(6)A local government shall monitor the performance of the persons employed by the Government or a higher local government to provide services in its area of jurisdiction and monitor the provision of Government services or the implementation of projects in the area.
(7)A local government shall protect the Constitution and other laws of Uganda and shall promote democratic governance of the area under its jurisdiction.
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