Section 11, The Local Government Act, 2004

(1) Subject to section 125, there shall be a Chairpersonfor each local council, who shall be elected by universal adult suffrage by electors of the locality. (2) Subject to this Act, the term of office of a Chairperson shall be four years and he shall be eligible for re-election for one further term only. (3) The Chairperson shall, without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act- (a) supervise the Local Council Chief Administrator; (b) cause to be prepared and submitted to the local council for its approval, the annual development plan and budget; (c) report to the local council every month on activities of the council over the past month including the implementation of the council’s decisions and policies; (d) ensure that decisions and resolutions of the local council are implemented; (e) ensure that the financial affairs of the local council are properly managed and controlled; (f) perform such other functions as the local council may determine. (4) The office of the Chairperson shall become vacant- (a) upon the death of the Chairperson; 8 9 Filling of vacancies. Chairpersons No. 1 Local Government Act 2004No. 1 Local Government Act 2004 11 (b) upon the resignation of the Chairperson; (c ) if the holder accepts appointment to another public office; (d) if the holder is sentenced to death or imprisonment for an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or voilence; (e ) if circumstances arise under any other law which disqualifies the holder from occupying the office; or (f) if the Chairperson is removed from office under section 12.