The following powers shall be devolved to councils:
- drinking water supply;
- cleaning of streets, roads and council public areas;
- industrial waste management monitoring and control;
- reforestation and creation of council woodlands;
- the fight against squalor, pollution and nuisances;
- protection of groundwater and surface water resources;
- preparation of council environmental action plans;
- preparation and implementation of specific council plans for risk prevention and emergency response in the event of disasters;
- creation, maintenance and management of council green spaces, parks and gardens;
- local pre-collection and management of household waste.
III - Spatial Planning, Regional Development, Town Planning and Housing
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In force from 24-12-2019
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Section 157 of the Law No 2019/024 of 24 december 2019 bill to institute the general code of regional and local authorities/akn/cm/act/loi/2019-12-24/2019-024
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