Table 1. Levels and main functions of decentralised local government structures in Uganda.
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Government l Level |
Composition |
Functions |
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| Local Council 1: Village (composed
of more or less 50 households |
9 members, at least 4 women |
Assist in maintaining law, order
and security
Initiate, support and participate in self help projects
Recommend persons for local defence units
Serves as communication channels with government services
Monitor the administration of projectsImpose service feesCollect
taxes
Resolve problems and disputes Make bylaws |
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| LC 2: Parish (composed of 3-10
villages) |
Depending on the number of villages
elected from the village at least 4 women |
Assist in maintaining law, order
and security
Serves as communication channels with government services
Initiate, support and participate in self help projects
Monitor the administration of projects
Resolve problems and
disputes |
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| LC 3: Sub-county (Composed of
2-10 parishes) |
Depending on the number of parishes,
1/3 women
2 youth
2 persons with disabilities
Elected councillors from parishes |
Local government
Enact bylaws
Approve subcounty budget
Levy, charge, and collect fees and taxes
Monitor performance of government employees
Formulate, approve and execute sub-county budgets
Resolve problems and disputes |
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| LC 4: County (composed of 3-5
sub-counties) |
5, chairpersons or vice-chairperson
from each subcounty |
Advise district officers and area
members of Parliament
Resolve problems and disputes
Monitor delivery of services
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| LC 5: District (composed of 3-5
counties) |
36 members
12 women councillors
2 youth
2 people with disabilities
19 elected councillors |
Exercise all political and executive
powers
Provide services
Ensure implementation of government policies and compliance
with it
Plan for the District
Enact district laws and ordinances
Monitor performance of government policies
Levy, charge and collect fees and taxes
Formulate, approve and execute district budgets |
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Source: Sanginga et al (2004)
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