Law & Constitution
Local Government Act, 2009
This Act provides the legal framework for local government in South Sudan, including local government structures, powers, functions, duties, finances, and related administrative matters.
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Key areas covered
Establishment of local government structures
Powers, functions, and duties of local authorities
Administrative and institutional arrangements
Local government finance and related matters
Overview
Why this Act matters
The Local Government Act is a core legal reference for understanding local governance in South Sudan. It is especially relevant for work on counties, payams, bomas, decentralization, local administration, and the relationship between national and subnational institutions.
Within Nile Metrica, this page serves as a public entry point into the legal framework behind local government structures and related governance arrangements.
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