Urban Councils Act

While we are a rural authority , this Act is referenced here for comparative understanding.

The Urban Councils Act governs local authorities in cities, municipalities, and towns. It establishes the legal framework for metropolitan councils, municipal councils, and town councils, defining their powers, functions, and financial management rules. Unlike the Rural District Councils Act, which focuses on land-based revenue and traditional leadership interfaces, the Urban Councils Act emphasizes property rating, urban planning controls, and service delivery in high-density built environments. Understanding this Act helps clarify the distinct legal regimes that apply to urban versus rural local authorities in Zimbabwe.

• Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29-15] pdf (793kb) [ download ]