Section 31, The Local Government Act, 2004

(1) There shall be a Local Council Chief Administratorfor each local council who shall be appointed by the local council after consulting the Commission. (2) The Local Council Chief Administrator shall be the secretary to the local council and the head of the administration of the local council. (3) Applicants for the post of Local Council Chief Administrator and other established posts in the local councils shall meet selection criteria determined by the Commission and shall go through a competitive process that is open and transparent. (4) A Local Council Chief Administrator shall– (a) be responsible for the financial and other resource management and the day-to-day administration of the local council; (b) be responsible for the implementation of all lawful decisions of the local council; (c) assist and advise the Chairperson in the performance of his functions; (d) supervise and coordinate the activities of the other staff and Departments of the local council; (e) have custody of all documents and records of the local council; (f) perform such other functions as the local council or Chairperson may determine; and (g) ensure that staff performance standards are met. (5) A Local Council Chief Administrator shall, in the performance of his functions, ensure that there is accountability and transparency in the management and delivery of the local council’s services.