Tg Flashcards
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What is the local government structure in St Kitts and Nevis?
Nevis has a constitutional provision for extensive local autonomy, while St Kitts has no local government system.
Nevis has a legislative assembly and the right to secede under certain conditions.
How many parishes are there in St Kitts and Nevis?
There are 14 parishes; 9 in St Kitts and 5 in Nevis.
What local government system exists in Antigua and Barbuda?
There is no formal local government legislation; councils are established informally by the central government.
The Barbuda council was established in 1976 and has an elected council for local governance.
What is the composition of the Barbuda Council?
The council has nine members: 5 elected and 4 appointed.
What historical local government systems were established in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Spanish Cabido system in 1768, British type municipal system around 1840, and county council system in 1945.
The Municipal Corporation Act introduced cities, boroughs, and regions in 1990.
What is the role of the Tobago House of Assembly?
Responsible for all local government activities on Tobago.
What types of municipalities exist in Trinidad and Tobago?
Two city corporations, three borough corporations, and nine regional corporations.
How many parishes is Tobago divided into?
Tobago is divided into seven parishes.
What is the current local government status in St Vincent and the Grenadines?
The local government system comprises six parishes as administrative units of the central government.
When was local government introduced in the Bahamas?
Local government was introduced in 1996.
What is the main source of funding for local government in the Bahamas?
The main source of funding is the Central Government.
What is the constitutional status of local government in St Lucia?
The constitution references local government but does not establish it.
What is the structure of local government in St Lucia?
Comprises one City Council, three Town Councils, and six Village Councils.
What major change occurred in local government in Grenada?
The local government system was abolished, and discussions about setting up elected councils are ongoing.
What happened to local government in Barbados in 1969?
Local government was phased out and transferred to the national government.
What is the primary role of municipal councils in Belize?
Oversee sanitation, streets, sewers, parks, and other amenities.
How many political districts is Belize divided into?
Belize is divided into six political districts.
What is the alcalde system in Belize?
A local government institution not of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Spanish system.
How many local authorities exist in Dominica?
There are forty-one local authorities in Dominica.
What councils comprise the local government in Dominica?
Three municipal councils: Roseau City Council, Portsmouth Town Council, and Canefield Urban Council, along with the Carib Council and thirty-seven Village Councils.
What is the composition of the Roseau and Portsmouth Councils?
Each comprises thirteen members, with eight elected and five appointed by the Minister for Local Government.
How many local authorities exist in Dominica?
Forty-one (41)
Dominica’s local authorities include municipal councils, village councils, and the Carib Council.
What are the three municipal councils in Dominica?
Roseau City Council, Portsmouth Town Council, Canefield Urban Council
Each municipal council has its own structure and term limits.
What is the term length for members of the Roseau and Portsmouth Councils?
Three years
