Economy of Scotts Head Village

The Central Government agency responsible for the development and administration of Local Government is the Division of Local Government and Community Development, in the Ministry of Community Development and Gender Affairs.

This Division is responsible inter alia for the promotion of the concept of Local Government, educating Councillors and members of the public on the duties and functions of Local Authorities. It supervises the operations of the Councils particularly in their use of funds provided to them by Central Government. It also provides for the continuous development of the administrative and legislative competence of the Councils in order for them to respond effectively to their changing environment and community needs.

This Division is responsible inter alia for the promotion of the concept of Local Government, educating Councillors and members of the public on the duties and functions of Local Authorities. It supervises the operations of the Councils, particularly in their use of funds provided to them by Central Government. It also provides for the continuous development of the administrative and legislative competence of the Councils in order for them to respond effectively to their changing environment and community needs.

In addition to these, Central Government serves as an important source of financial resource to Local Authorities. Funds raised by Local authorities from local house and land taxes fund raising events are inadequate to meet local needs. As a result, Central Government provides annual grants to each Local Authority. Besides funding, the Councils also rely on the Department of Local Government and Community Development for material resources as well as technical, administrative, planning and organizational support.