Section 90, The Local Government Act, 2004

(1) A local council may make bye-laws not inconsistentwith the Constitution or this Act or any other enactment for the purpose of any function conferred on it by or under this Act or any other enactment. Internal audit. Technical Planning committee. Review of development plans. Availability of development plans. Development plans not to be incompatible Councils to approve development plans. Councils to make byelaws. (2) A local council may in its bye-laws– (a) specify as penalty a fine not exceeding Le500,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months or both the fine and imprisonment; (b) in the case of a continuing offence specify a further penalty not exceeding Le5,000 for each day on which the offence is continued after written notice has been served on the offender; (c) provide for the payment of such fees or charges as the council may think fit; and (d) specify that the bye-laws shall apply throughout the locality or to an area of the locality. (3) Bye-laws made by a local council shall be read and construed subject to the provisions of this Act and any other enactment.