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(b)
to formulate and execute plans, programmes and strategies for the effective
mobilisation of the resources necessary for the overall benefit and welfare of the
people within its area.
Subvention of local governments
223.
The Government shall where necessary allocate funds and necessary expertise for the
assistance of local governments.
Integration of development programmes
224.
The development programmes of a local government shall where appropriate be integrated
into the national development plan to be mainly funded by the Government.
Management of local government affairs
225.
(1)
There shall be designated a ministry to be responsible for the management of local
government affairs.
(2)
For effective management, the affairs of the ministry shall be divided along the four
Regions headed by regional administrators in terms of this Constitution.
(3)
Each Region shall be divided into various local government
areas as provided under sections 80 and 219.
(4)
For purposes of this chapter, chiefs shall be under the general oversight of the
ministry for local government.
Constitution of local government authorities
226.
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament shall make provision for the
constitution, powers, election, membership, vacation, qualification and regulations, accountability,
auditing, control and supervision of local government authorities.
CHAPTER XIV
TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Traditional institutions
227.
(1)
The Swazi traditional government is administered according to Swazi law and custom
and the traditional institutions that are pillars of the monarchy as set out in subsection (2).
(2)
The following Swazi traditional institutions are hereby guaranteed and protected
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
iNgwenyama;
iNdlovukazi;
Ligunqa (Princes of the Realm);
Liqoqo
Sibaya;
(Tikhulu) Chiefs;
Umntfwanenkhosi Lomkhulu (Senior Prince);
Tindvuna (Royal Governors).
INgwenyama
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