Answer to Question #303278 in Political Science for Adidi

Question

Discuss FIVE functions of the local government in the community.

Answer 1

Local authorities are multi-purpose bodies responsible for delivering a broad range of services in relation to roads; traffic; planning; housing; economic and community development; environment, recreation, and amenity services; fire services and maintaining the register of electors. Local governments can initiate a community's economic planning efforts, to build on their official community plan and role of shaping community growth and determining land use. Local government functions that influence economic development and planning include planning and zoning bylaws and taxation.