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takes into account existing the management of the areas
policies at the Federal level they live. Its role includes urban
before a state policy is formed. planning, public works, public
The formulation of public facilities, public housing and
policies of the state is made public health. The main authority
by the State Council members for local governments is:-
(Ahli-ahli Dewan Undangan
Negeri) from members of the 1) The power to conduct the by-
State Assembly and is assisted laws;
by a number of senior officers
of the Government namely the 2) Collect tax, rental rates and
State Secretary, State Financial others;
Officer and Legal Advisor of
the state. However, before a 3) The power to hold Local
policy is established, the State Authorities Fund which is under
Government will set up specific its own control.
committees to review a policy
before submission to the Council
of state (Majlis Mesyuarat
Kerajaan Negeri).

Administrative Machinery At
The Local Government

Prior to the reorganisation of the
local government, six kinds of local
authorities
have been established in the
country, namely:-

1) Kuala Lumpur City Hall
2) Municipal Council
3) Urban District Council
4) Town Board
5) Local Council
6) Rural Council

After the restructuring, there are
four types of local authorities:-

1) City Hall for large cities;
2) Municipal Council for medium

cities;
3) Local Councils for towns and

new villages; and
4) District Councils for rural areas

The Local Government is formed
to provide opportunities for
local residents to participate in