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'''City Councils''' in | '''City Councils''' in are local government authorities responsible for the governance and administration of urban areas designated as cities. These councils operate under the legal framework provided by the '''Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019''' and related statutes. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
City Councils | City Councils manage public services and development programs within their jurisdictions. They serve as representative democratic bodies with elected councillors tasked with making policy decisions for the local community. The administrative functions are carried out by appointed officials led by the Town Clerk or Council Secretary. | ||
== Functions == | == Functions == | ||
