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Constitution of the Republic of Namibia

111

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Jurisdiction
Namibia
Provision
111
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Article 111 Local Authorities (1) Local Authorities shall be established in accordance with the provisions of Article 102 hereof. (2) The boundaries of Local Authorities, the election of Councils to administer the affairs of Local Authorities, the method of electing persons to Local Authority Councils, the methods of raising revenue for Local Authorities, the remuneration of Local Authority Councillors and all other matters dealing with or incidental to the administration and functioning of Local Authorities, shall be determined by Act of Parliament. (3) Persons shall be qualified to vote in elections for Local Authority Councils if such persons have been resident within the jurisdiction of a Local Authority for not less than one (1) year immediately prior to such election and if such persons are qualified to vote in elections for the National Assembly. (4) Different provisions may be made by the Act of Parliament referred to in Sub-Article (2) hereof in regard to different types of Local Authorities. (5) All by-laws or regulations made by Local Authorities pursuant to powers vested in them by Act of Parliament shall be tabled in the National Assembly and shall cease to be of force if a resolution to that effect is passed by the National Assembly. The Public Service Commission

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Constitution of the Republic of Namibia · mawlr.gov.na · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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