Local Government Act

Also known as: Local Government Act (2012)

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July 2026
16 JulDaily News Botswana
… He said the first perspective assessed how local authorities delivered their core products and services to customers, adding that the products and services were prescribed under the Local Government Act and Government Gazette Extraordinary G.N. …
Ministry assess authorities on four perspectives
June 2026
22 JunMmegi
Last week, Katjiontjwa declared the mayor’s decision to adjourn the full council meeting for 14 days as “unlawful”, saying it was made without consulting councillors and without the required two-thirds majority vote as prescribed by the Local Government Act. …
Inside the Mayor, Town Clerk divide in local councils

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Local authorities assessed twice yearly on four key perspectives

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The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs uses the Balanced Scorecard methodology to assess local authorities twice a year across four perspectives: delivery of core products and services, efficiency of internal processes, institutional capacity, and ability to generate and manage revenue. Each authority is assessed individually based on its unique circumstances and socio-economic environment rather than compared against others.

16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 16 July

Local authorities assessed twice yearly on four key perspectives
The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs uses the Balanced Scorecard methodology to assess local authorities twice a year across four perspectives: delivery of core products and services, efficiency of internal processes, institutional capacity, and ability to generate and manage revenue. Each authority is assessed individually based on its unique circumstances and socio-economic environment rather than compared against others.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 22 June

Mayor-town clerk conflict over council meeting adjournment emerges
The town clerk Katjiontjwa declared the mayor's decision to adjourn a full council meeting for 14 days as unlawful, citing lack of councillor consultation and absence of the required two-thirds majority vote under the Local Government Act. Disputes between mayors and town clerks over their roles and responsibilities are not uncommon in local authorities, though each position's mandate is defined in the Local Government Act.
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