Section 96, The Local Government Act, 2004

(1) A Ward Committee shall– (a) mobilise residents of the ward for the implementation of self-help and development projects; (b) provide a focal point for the discussion of local problems and needs and take remedial action where necessary or make recommendations to the local council accordingly; (c) organise communal and voluntary work, especially with respect to sanitation; (d) make proposals to the local council for the levying and collection of rates for special projects and programmes; and (e) educate residents on their rights and obligations in relation to local government and decentralisation. (2) One of the Councillors shall be elected to chair meetings of a Ward Committee. (3) The Chairman of a Ward Committee shall be responsible for presenting committee recommendations and proposals to the local council. (4) Subject to this section, a Ward Committee shall regulate the procedure for its meetings. (5) All Ward Committee meetings shall be open to the public. PART XIV–RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MINISTRY