Barbuda Local Government Act
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| Barbuda Local Government Act | |
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| 6th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Commenced | 23 December 1976 |
| Status: In force | |
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The Barbuda Local Government Act (c. 44) is an Act of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda which legislated for the establishment of the Barbuda Council. The Act is enshrined under section 123 of the Constitution and can only be amended by Parliament with the consent of the Council.
The Act establishes the Barbuda Council,[1] establishes the procedure on how members of the Barbuda Council are elected,[2] and sets out the procedure on how the Council can create by-laws for the island.[3] The Act also establishes the legislative competence of the Barbuda Council, listing what topics the Council is permitted to make by-laws for.[3]
The Act also establishes that the national Cabinet may give direction to the Council,[4] and establishes the duties of the Council that are subjected to the guidance of the Cabinet.[5] The Act additionally establishes that all monies owed to the Council must be paid to the Secretary, and that all payments by the Council shall only be made with the countersignature of the Council's chairperson.[6]
The Act has been an important discussion point during the Barbuda land crisis,[7][8] and members of the Barbuda People's Movement have often cited the Act when advocating for the preservation of the Barbudan communal land system.[9]
