COMPARISON ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Local Government Act of 1976 is nearly 45 years old, and some of its requirements are
out of step with contemporary development. Due to the rapid changes in the environment,
particularly the shift in the customer base, the role of local government is becoming more and more
difficult.tastes. The fact that local governments consistently get complaints and criticism for failing
to provide services that adequately address the requirements of their clients is proof enough.
Because of this circumstance, local governments must offer their clients higher quality services. To
improve the efficacy, productivity, and efficiency of local governments across the nation, the act has
to be amended. Otherwise, local governments won't be able to give great services in accordance
with their service delivery goals customer service and streamlining fundamental corporate
procedures are examples of how far challenges can be overcome in this decade. Additionally,
effective municipal administration can influence urban management practises that foster
development and a high-quality living environment.

The Local Government Act of 1976 has numerous provisions that, according to our research,
have the potential to render local government ineffective. Section 5 is presented first. This section
explains the state government, which has the authority to order the merger of two or more local
governments into one local government and the establishment of a single local government as the
only local government.Local government administration will become feeble, ineffectual, and
inefficient as a result of this provision. This is so that the local government can serve a broader
region as a result of the merging of several local governments. Due to possible oversights, it will be
challenging for local governments to carry out their responsibilities.

Section 9 (1) is next. According to this section, the State Government may occasionally issue
general guidelines for how the local authority should use the rights and obligations imposed by or
under this Act in connection to problems that, in the Authority's judgement The state speaks to the
local authority area's and the local community's interests. It is inappropriate for the State
Government to issue generic instructions to a Local Government area without first consulting the
Local Government because the Local Government is more knowledgeable about its administrative
area and what is best for the area government initially. Therefore, before making a decision and
giving the Local Government general instructions, it is essential for the State Government to first
consult with the Local Government.

Section 17 (1) may also impede local governments from improving their efficacy. According
to Section 17 (1), a local authority may occasionally create rules for maintaining good conduct and
discipline among officers and employees and may punish any officer or employee who is found to
have engaged in misconduct or breached his duty while performing official duties; however, no
punishment shall be imposed on any Head of Department or his Deputy without the prior approval
of the State Authority. This clause is thought to make it more difficult for local governments to
administer themselves effectively because they must first obtain state government permission
imposing sanctions on its officers and workers. The state government shouldn't have to give its
permission for local governments to reprimand its officers and staff. They ought to have total control
over the officials and workers who work for them. This is because, in accordance with their
judgement of what is reasonable, the Local Government will inevitably impose the proper
punishment for offences committed by officers and employees. Therefore, the state should not have
authority over the officers and staff of local government. Only if employees or officials of a local
government file a complaint or report to the state government because they believe the penalty
meted out to them is unfair should the state government be permitted to meddle in the operation
of the local government. Section 17 is likewise affected by this issue where the state government
must provide its consent before the local government can enact measures to provide for.