Local Authorities In Sarawak

Total Number Of Local Authorities In Sarawak -

26 PBTs

City Councils	Municipal Councils	District Councils
3 (DBKU, MBKS & MBM)	4(MPP, SMC, MPKS & BDA)	19

Line Of Reporting

Chief Minister’s Department	Ministry of Local Government and Housing
2 City Councils (DBKU & MBKS) 1 Municipal Council (BDA)	1 City Council (MCC) 3 Municipal Councils(MPP,SMC,MPKS) 19 District Councils (8 Divisional & 11 District Councils)

Functions Of Local Authorities Taken Over By Federal Government

•Pentadbiran Sekolah-sekolah Rendah (1973)

•Klinik Kesihatan Ibu Dan Kanak-kanak (1979)

•Perkhidmatan Bomba Dan Penyelamat (1981)

Core Functions Of Local Authorities

Part IX - Sections 97 - 139 of the Local Authorities Ordinance, 1996 stipulates the various core functions of Local Authorities are as follows:

Maintenance, repair and lighting public roads, places and buildings vested in and under the control of the local authority
Supply of utilities to the local authority areas
Provision and maintenance of public drainage systems
Provision and maintenance of a system for removal of waste and sewage
Provision and maintenance of a waste disposal and treatment facility
Acquisition or improvement of any area which is insanitary and/or dangerous to health
Performance of any duties imposed by any written law to the extent to which the law confers power or duties on the local authority

Roles Of Local Authority’s Secretary

Section 35 LAO, 1996
Implementation of council decision and administration by Secretary as Chief Administrative Officer

PART II
The Local Authorities Financial Regulations, 1997

Secretary as Warrant Holder to ensure proper management of the budget in accordance to rules and regulations. Delegation of power to Councillors relating to account and finance Not Allowed
Secretary as Controlling Officer answerable to Permanent Secretary and State Public Account Committee.

Legal Frame Work Governing The Function Of Local Authorities

8 Main Legislations And 34 Regulations, Rules, By-laws And Orders;

1. The Local Authorities Ordinance 1996 (Cap.20);
2. Building Ordinance, 1994 (Cap.9);
3. Entertainment Ordinance, 2000 (Cap.33);
4. Protection of Public Health Ordinance, 1999 (Cap.30);
5. Road Transport Act 1987 (Act.333);
6. Food Act 1983;
7. Destruction of Disease Bearing Insect Act, 1975 (Act 154); and
8. Destitute Persons Act, 1977 (Act 154).