The following powers shall be devolved upon councils:
- creation and development of urban spaces;
- preparation and implementation of council investment plans;
- signing, in conjunction with the State or the region, of performance contracts for the achievement of development goals;
- preparation of land use plans, town planning, concerted development, land consolidation and urban renovation documents;
- organization and management of urban public transport;
- development operations;
- issuance of town planning certificates, land parcelling authorizations, location permits and building and demolition permits;
- creation and maintenance of council road networks and execution of related works;
- development and servicing of habitable areas;
- public street lighting;
- addressing and naming of streets, squares and public buildings;
- creation and maintenance of unclassified rural roads and ferries;
- creation of industrial zones;
- contribution to the electrification of needy areas;
- authorization for temporary land occupation and various works on public roads.
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In force from 24-12-2019
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Section 158 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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