Responsibilities of Legal Unit
The in charge of the Legal Section, responsible in handling cases which the council is a party.
Responsible in advising the Council’s Director and all Head of Departments in all legal issues within the District.
To prepare legal documents including contracts.
To coordinated matters relating to security and safety.
Advising other lawyers in handling cases which the council is a party.
Drafting By-Laws of the Council.
Attending all the statutory meetings of the council.
In charge of supervising and coordinating the Ward Tribunals within the Council.
Vetting contracts related to works, services and consultancy.
In consultation with the District Planning and Coordination Office, responsible in preparing annual budget of the Legal Section.
Doing all other duties which the director assigns.
Handling cases assigned to them which the council is a party.
Legal adviser to the Revenue Collection of the Council.
Identifying Council By-Laws which are outdated and advising the Head of Legal Section on the Updating of the Laws/By-Laws.
To raise public awareness regarding council By-Laws through media public flippers.
Responsible for all matters relating to women and Children rights.
Responsible for watching brief in all Criminal cases which the Council has direct interest such as Criminal cases related to revenues etc.
Responsible for supervising all operations in enforcement of the Council By-Laws.
Doing all the other duties which is assigned by the Head of department
