SECTION 161 — The following powers shall be devolved to councils a.

Education - setting up, managing, equipping, tending and maintaining council nursery and primary schools as well as preschool establishments, in keeping with the school map; - recruiting and managing the teaching and support staff of the said schools; - acquisition of school supplies and equipment; - participating in the management and administration of State and regional secondary and high schools through dialogue and consultation platforms. b.Literacy - executing plans to eradicate illiteracy, in conjunction with the regional administration; - participating in the setting-up and management of educational infrastructure and equipment. c. Technical and vocational training - preparing a local training and retraining forward plan; - drawing up a council plan for professional integration and reintegration; - participating in the setting-up, maintenance and administration of training centres. II - Youth Affairs, Sports and Leisure