Petauke Town Council - Services

The Local Government Act of Zambia outlines the functions and services of local authorities (councils) in the Second Schedule (Section 61). Below is a summary of the key services and functions:

 

General Administration
  • Establish and maintain offices and buildings for council business and public meetings.
  • Insure against losses, damages, risks, and liabilities incurred by the council.
  • Maintain law and order and ensure national security and good administration.
Public Health and Sanitation
  • Control the display of advertisements in public places.
  • Establish and maintain sanitary services, including refuse removal and sewage disposal.
  • Control slaughterhouses, abattoirs, and meat sales to ensure food safety.
  • Prohibit and control offensive or dangerous trades.
  • Take measures for public health preservation, including pest control (mosquitoes, rats, etc.).
  • Establish and maintain cemeteries, mortuaries, and burial services.
Environmental Management
  • Control soil erosion and conservation of natural resources.
  • Regulate grass, weeds, and wild vegetation.
  • Maintain local forests and woodlands.
  • Control pollution of water sources.
  • Prohibit and control the development and use of land for orderly urban planning.
Infrastructure and Public Works
  • Establish and maintain roads, bridges, and public streets.
  • Control traffic, parking, and road safety measures.
  • Provide and maintain street lighting.
  • Establish and maintain firefighting services.
  • Construct and maintain public buildings, including housing and social amenities.
  • Provide water supply and waterworks for public use.
Social and Community Services
  • Establish and maintain parks, gardens, zoos, and recreational facilities.
  • Provide public transport services.
  • Establish schools, colleges, and day nurseries.
  • Promote community development programs.
  • Establish and maintain libraries, art galleries, and museums.
  • Provide social welfare services, including care for the aged and destitute.
Economic and Commercial Activities
  • Regulate markets and street vending.
  • Establish and manage commercial ventures (e.g., breweries, farms, and industrial sites).
  • Control the sale of food and beverages to ensure public health standards.
  • Issue licenses and permits for businesses and trades.
Financial and Regulatory Functions
  • Impose levies, fees, and charges for services provided.
  • Borrow money (with restrictions on foreign borrowing) for development projects.
  • Maintain financial records and submit audited accounts.
  • Acquire and dispose of property, subject to ministerial approval for significant transactions.
Miscellaneous
  • Register births, marriages, and deaths.

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