Section 85, The Local Government Act, 2004

(1) A local council shall cause to be prepared adevelopment plan which shall guide the development of the locality. (2) The draft of a development plan shall be made publicly available. (3) A development plan shall form the basis for the preparation of the budget of a local council. (4) A local council shall, before approving or reviewing a development plan, consult residents of the locality, agencies of Government and non-governmental and international organisations that have interest in working in the locality. (5) The Ministry responsible for development and economic planning shall issue guidelines for the preparation of development plans.