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   Who is responsible for local government in Jamaica?

   • Association: Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaica Local government is provided for by the Parish Councils Act 1887, the Kingston City Corporation Act 1923 and the Municipalities Act 2003, and not by the constitution. The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is responsible for local government.

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   How are local government elections conducted in Jamaica?

   • Local Government Elections in Jamaica Jamaica’s parishes are divided into 63 constituencies with 228 electoral divisions. Councillors and mayors are elected to develop, manage, and maintain infrastructure and public facilities within these divisions through local government elections.

   Local Government Elections in Jamaica - Jamaica Information Service

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   What type of government does Jamaica have?

   • In Jamaica, the system of governance is a constitutional monarchy or limited monarchy under which The King, represented by a Governor-General, is head of state. Under the constitutional monarchy, there are three arms of government:

   Overview of the Government of Jamaica - Jamaica Information Service

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   Who is responsible for local government in Kingston?

   • The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is responsible for local government. There are 14 local authorities, comprising 12 parish councils (11 of which are single-tier) and the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (single-tier). The Portmore Municipal Council within the parish of St Catherine is the only second-tier authority.

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   May 2, 2024 · Local Government . The administration of government business is further decentralised through Local Government entities. These entities are the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), the Portmore Municipal Council and 12 parish councils.

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   Local government is provided for by the Parish Councils Act 1887, the Kingston City Corporation Act 1923 and the Municipalities Act 2003, and not by the constitution. The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is responsible for local government.

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   About Us | Local Authorities of Jamaica. Local Government Vision. The premier government organisation in the Caribbean that facilitates the development of communities that can deliver sustainable first world services through modern, participatory, autonomous and adaptive systems, for the benefit of all citizens. Mission.

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