Details the main statutory provisions and provides an exhaustive and extensive analysis of relevant case-law.
* Analyses particular points of law which require clarification and deserve academic analysis.
* Refers to the relevant District Court, Circuit Court and Superior Court Rules for applications and enforcement proceedings under the local government statutory code.
* Summarises the law relating to local government administration, functions and services.
* Deals with key provisions on the local government system, including the role of the Manager, elected members and officials and employees.
* Provides an overview of the legal capacity and potential liability of local authorities.
* Includes a specific chapter on public procurement and local authorities which will hopefully be of use to a wider audience in the absence of a specific text on public procurement.
* Dedicated chapters on the main functions and services provided by local authorities, including planning enforcement, waste and water services, housing, roads, building regulations, etc.
* Specific focus on the financing of local government, including rating, borrowing and auditing.
