The mandate of the statutory bodies is derived from the existing legislations. The department Prepares and approves comprehensive integrated Development plans (LGA CAP 243 Section 35), monitors the implementation of the Development Plans and Budgets.
It also conducts Periodic review and evaluation of annual plans, Budgets and identifies Council priorities in relation to the existing Government policies and regulations as per the National commitment.
There key outputs include but not limited to the following: Local Government Council Administration services, LG procurement management services, LG staff recruitment services, LG Land management services, LG Financial Accountability and LG Political and executive oversight. Statutory bodies department is coordinated by Clerk to Council.
The Sub departments under Statutory Bodies comprise office of Clerk to Council, District Service Commission, District Contracts Committee and District Land Board, Standing Committees, Council and District Executive Committee.