
Powers of the Municipality
• To consider and approve all development applications and grant all development permissions • To ensure the proper execution and implementation of approved physical development plans
• To formulate by-laws to regulate zoning in respect of use and density of development •
To reserve and maintain all land for open spaces, parks, urban forests, riparian and road reserves and green belts in accordance with approved Integrated Urban Development Plans
• Sue and be sued, enter into contracts and partnerships necessary for the discharge of any of its functions
• Acquire by way of purchase, lease, exchange or gift; any land for the purpose of any of its functions
• Exploring alternative energy sources
• Establish and maintain such offices and buildings as may be required for the purposes of the municipality
• Receiving grants and borrowing loans for development
• Meet financial obligations and liabilities • Impose levies, fees and other charges for the purposes of any of its functions
• Responsible for staff remuneration and all other staff expenses
• Sell, let or otherwise dispose of any movable or immovable property of the municipality
• Any other power provided in any written law.
Functions of the Municipality
THE BOARD OF THE MUNICIPALITY
There is an established a Board of the Municipality pursuant to Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011. The Chief Officers responsible for Urban Development and Finance for the time being, is an ex-officio member of the board.
The Board of the Municipality is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and in its corporate name, shall be capable of: -
