Responsibilities of the Municipal Council

KUN0018 4 GEN 0218 KUWAIT /KUNA-LQI3 KUWAIT-MUNICIPALITY Responsibilities of the Municipal Council By Adnan Al-Failkawi KUWAIT, May 7 (KUNA) -- The Municipal Council, for which elections will be held on June 2, plays an important role in placing public municipal policies and plans, as well as approving municipal projects in terms of architectural, environmental and health aspects. Responsibilities of the Municipal Council include monitoring the implementation of laws and regulations related to public health, organization, buildings, revoking ownership and temporarily seizing property for public benefit. Its responsibilities extend to cover the division of land plots, monitoring public areas, wandering salesmen and issuing licensing of facilities in cooperation with other bodies. The council approves projects of construction, beautification and greenery of cities, islands, roads and public squares, sewage networks, as well as naming streets and overseeing the establishment of markets, butcheries and cemeteries. Annually, the council discusses its budget and closing audit accounts for the previous fiscal year, looking into municipal-related suggestions of the government or the National Assembly. Up to 130,958 voters will be electing their representatives in ten municipal constituencies. (end) adf.ema KUNA 071114 May 05NNNN