Question 1:
“The Local Government Act 2011 provides a legislative framework for a democratic, efficient, effective, inclusive and accountable system of local government permitting local communities to manage autonomously, via elected local authorities, the economic and social well-being of their areas”.
a) What are Local Authorities and how they are created?
b) Explain the four distinguishing features that serve to differentiate Local Authorities from Central Government.
Question 2:
Decentralisation is a significant feature of Local Government. Describe
Question 3:
a) In brief outline the procedure for Election of Councillors to Municipal City Council or Municipal Town Council.
b) Section 18 of the Public Health Act 1925 defines, devoid of prejudice to any environmental law, nuisance as meaning a state or situation as to be injurious or dangerous to health.
What are the powers of Sanitary Authority to abate a nuisance under the Act?
Question 4:
Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, communities, organizations and individuals. Discuss.