Local Government Finance Commission Act

1. Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires

"Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Commission and "Vice Chairperson" shall be construed accordingly;

"Commission" means the Local Government Finance Commission established by Article 194 of the Constitution;

"council" means a council referred to in section 3 or 47 of the Local Governments Act;

"currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1 to this Act;

"local government" means a local government established under section 3(2) , (3), (4) and (5) of the Local Governments Act;

"Minister" means the Minister responsible for local governments;

"Secretary" means the Secretary to the Commission appointed under section 13 .

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation”.

“In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Commission and "Vice Chairperson" shall be construed accordingly;”

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"Commission" means the Local Government Finance Commission established by Article 194 of the Constitution;
"council" means a council referred to in section 3 or 47 of the Local Governments Act;
"currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1 to this Act;
"local government" means a local government established under section 3(2), (3), (4) and (5) of the Local Governments Act;
"Minister" means the Minister responsible for local governments;
"Secretary" means the Secretary to the Commission appointed under section 13.

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Related provisions

Section 3 · Commission to be body corporate Section 13 · Secretary of Commission Local Governments Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

2. Establishment of Local Government Finance Commission

(1)

There is established a Local Government Finance Commission consisting of seven members.

(2)

The members of the Commission shall be persons of high moral character, proven integrity and demonstrated competence in the conduct of public affairs.

(3)

The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President for a period of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

(4)

The seven members to be appointed by the President shall be nominated for appointment as follows -

(a)

three persons shall be nominated by the district councils;

(b)

one person shall be nominated by the urban councils; and

(c)

three members shall be nominated by the Minister in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance.

(5)

At least two members of the Commission shall be persons qualified in financial management or qualified accountants.

(6)

A person shall not qualify to be appointed as a member of the Commission if that person-

(a)

is under eighteen years of age;

(b)

is suffering from mental illness;

(c)

is an undischarged bankrupt;

(d)

has been convicted of an offence under this Act or an offence involving fraud or dishonesty by a competent court in Uganda or elsewhere; or

(e)

has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of six months or more by a competent court in Uganda or elsewhere.

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This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Establishment of Local Government Finance Commission”.

“(1) There is established a Local Government Finance Commission consisting of seven members.”

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(1) There is established a Local Government Finance Commission consisting of seven members.
(2) The members of the Commission shall be persons of high moral character, proven integrity and demonstrated competence in the conduct of public affairs.
(3) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President for a period of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.
(4) The seven members to be appointed by the President shall be nominated for appointment as follows -
(a) three persons shall be nominated by the district councils;
(b) one person shall be nominated by the urban councils; and
(c) three members shall be nominated by the Minister in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance.
(5) At least two members of the Commission shall be persons qualified in financial management or qualified accountants.

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

3. Commission to be body corporate

The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name and may, subject to the provisions of the Constitution, do, enjoy or suffer anything that may be done, enjoyed or suffered by a body corporate

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Commission to be body corporate”.

“The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name and may, subject to the provisions of the Constitution, do, enjoy or suffer anything that may be done, enjoyed or suffered by a body corporate”

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The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name and may, subject to the provisions of the Constitution, do, enjoy or suffer anything that may be done, enjoyed or suffered by a body corporate

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

4. Oath of members

(1)

Subject to subsection (3), every member of the Commission shall, before assuming his or her duties as member, take and subscribe the oath specified in Part IA of Schedule 2 to this Act.

(2)

Subject to subsection (3), a person elected Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall, before assuming his or her duties as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, take and subscribe the oath specified in Part IB of Schedule 2 to this Act.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Oath of members”.

“(1) Subject to subsection (3), every member of the Commission shall, before assuming his or her duties as member, take and subscribe the oath specified in Part IA of Schedule 2 to this Act.”

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(1) Subject to subsection (3), every member of the Commission shall, before assuming his or her duties as member, take and subscribe the oath specified in Part IA of Schedule 2 to this Act.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), a person elected Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall, before assuming his or her duties as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, take and subscribe the oath specified in Part IB of Schedule 2 to this Act.

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

5. Removal of member of Commission

(1)

A member of the Commission may be removed from office by the President on the recommendation of the nominating authority through the Minister, on the following grounds-

(a)

inability to perform the functions of that office arising out of physical or mental incapacity;

(b)

abuse of office;

(c)

corrupt tendencies, misbehaviour or misconduct;

(d)

incompetence;

(e)

failure to attend three consecutive ordinary meetings without valid reasons acceptable to the Commission;

(f)

if for any reason, he or she is permanently incapable of performing the duties of a member;

(g)

where information relating to the conduct of a member, which could have precluded his or her appointment if it had been made available to the nominating authority or the Minister, is brought to the attention of the Minister; or

(h)

if he or she neglects the duties of a member or behaves in a manner unbecoming of the office of a member.

(2)

The Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson may be removed by the President upon the recommendation of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Commission.

(3)

Where it appears to the Minister that there is cause to remove a member, the Minister shall notify the member concerned in writing and shall give the member an opportunity to submit his or her explanation to the Minister.

(4)

Where the Minister is not satisfied with the explanation, the Minister may, with the approval of Cabinet, recommend to the President the removal of the member.

(5)

Where a member is removed from office under this section, the nominating authority shall nominate, for appointment by the President, another person to replace the member and to hold office for the remainder of the term of the member.

(6)

If it is the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson who has been removed, the Commission shall elect a new Chairperson or Vice Chairperson under section 6 .

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Removal of member of Commission”.

“(1) A member of the Commission may be removed from office by the President on the recommendation of the nominating authority through the Minister, on the following grounds-”

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(1) A member of the Commission may be removed from office by the President on the recommendation of the nominating authority through the Minister, on the following grounds-
(a) inability to perform the functions of that office arising out of physical or mental incapacity;
(b) abuse of office;
(c) corrupt tendencies, misbehaviour or misconduct;
(d) incompetence;
(e) failure to attend three consecutive ordinary meetings without valid reasons acceptable to the Commission;
(f) if for any reason, he or she is permanently incapable of performing the duties of a member;
(g) where information relating to the conduct of a member, which could have precluded his or her appointment if it had been made available to the nominating authority or the Minister, is brought to the attention of the Minister; or

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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Related provisions

Section 6 · Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Commission

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

6. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Commission

(1)

The members of the Commission shall elect from among themselves a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

(2)

The Chairperson shall be the head of the Commission and shall be responsible for the administration of the Commission and shall monitor and supervise the work of the Secretary.

(3)

The Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson shall hold office on a full time basis.

(4)

A person holding any of the following offices shall relinquish that office on election as a Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Commission-

(a)

a member of Parliament;

(b)

a member of a local government council;

(c)

a member of the executive of a political party or political organisation; or

(d)

a public officer.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Commission”.

“(1) The members of the Commission shall elect from among themselves a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.”

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(1) The members of the Commission shall elect from among themselves a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
(2) The Chairperson shall be the head of the Commission and shall be responsible for the administration of the Commission and shall monitor and supervise the work of the Secretary.
(3) The Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson shall hold office on a full time basis.
(4) A person holding any of the following offices shall relinquish that office on election as a Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Commission-
(a) a member of Parliament;
(b) a member of a local government council;
(c) a member of the executive of a political party or political organisation; or
(d) a public officer.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

7. Emoluments and status of members

(1)

The members of the Commission shall be paid such emoluments as Parliament may determine.

(2)

For the avoidance of doubt, the members of the Commission, other than the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, shall hold office on a part-time basis.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Emoluments and status of members”.

“(1) The members of the Commission shall be paid such emoluments as Parliament may determine.”

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(1) The members of the Commission shall be paid such emoluments as Parliament may determine.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt, the members of the Commission, other than the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, shall hold office on a part-time basis.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

8. Functions of Commission

The Commission shall (a) advise the President on all matters concerning the distribution of revenue between the Government and local governments and the allocation to each local government, of money out of the Consolidated Fund;

(b)

in consultation with the National Planning Authority, consider and recommend to the President the amount to be allocated as equalisation and conditional grants and their allocation to each local government;

(c)

consider and recommend to the President potential sources of revenue for local governments;

(d)

advise the local governments on appropriate tax levels to be levied by local governments;

(e)

in case a financial dispute arises between local governments, mediate and advise the Minister accordingly;

(f)

analyse the annual budgets of local governments to establish compliance with the legal requirements and notify the councils concerned and the President through the Minister for appropriate action;

(g)

recommend to the President, through the Minister, the percentage of the national budget to be transferred to local governments every financial year;

(h)

recommend to the President, the Government taxes that may be collected by local governments in their respective jurisdictions on an agency basis; and

(i)

perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

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Jurisdictional rule

This section establishes the jurisdictional rule for “Functions of Commission”.

“The Commission shall (a) advise the President on all matters concerning the distribution of revenue between the Government and local governments and the allocation to each local government, of money out of the Consolidated Fund;”

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(b) in consultation with the National Planning Authority, consider and recommend to the President the amount to be allocated as equalisation and conditional grants and their allocation to each local government;
(c) consider and recommend to the President potential sources of revenue for local governments;
(d) advise the local governments on appropriate tax levels to be levied by local governments;
(e) in case a financial dispute arises between local governments, mediate and advise the Minister accordingly;
(f) analyse the annual budgets of local governments to establish compliance with the legal requirements and notify the councils concerned and the President through the Minister for appropriate action;
(g) recommend to the President, through the Minister, the percentage of the national budget to be transferred to local governments every financial year;
(h) recommend to the President, the Government taxes that may be collected by local governments in their respective jurisdictions on an agency basis; and
(i) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

9. Exercise of powers and functions

The Commission shall perform its functions and exercise its powers in a manner that (a) is open and objective;

(b)

is fair and reasonable;

(c)

is non-discriminatory; and

(d)

promotes good governance and economic development.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Exercise of powers and functions”.

“The Commission shall perform its functions and exercise its powers in a manner that (a) is open and objective;”

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(b) is fair and reasonable;
(c) is non-discriminatory; and
(d) promotes good governance and economic development.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

10. Committees of Commission

(1)

The Commission may appoint one or more adhoc committees-

(a)

to inquire into and advise the Commission on such matters within its jurisdiction as the Commission may determine; or

(b)

to exercise such powers or perform such duties of the Commission as the Commission may determine.

(2)

A committee shall have a Chairperson who shall be a member of the Commission and such other persons as the Commission may determine.

(3)

Subject to any directions that may be given by the Commission, a committee may regulate its own procedure.

(4)

A committee shall not disclose any information in its possession to any person, organisation or authority without the written permission of the Commission.

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This section establishes the jurisdictional rule for “Committees of Commission”.

“(1) The Commission may appoint one or more adhoc committees-”

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A litigant should establish this jurisdictional basis before asking the court to determine the merits.

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(1) The Commission may appoint one or more adhoc committees-
(a) to inquire into and advise the Commission on such matters within its jurisdiction as the Commission may determine; or
(b) to exercise such powers or perform such duties of the Commission as the Commission may determine.
(2) A committee shall have a Chairperson who shall be a member of the Commission and such other persons as the Commission may determine.
(3) Subject to any directions that may be given by the Commission, a committee may regulate its own procedure.
(4) A committee shall not disclose any information in its possession to any person, organisation or authority without the written permission of the Commission.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

11. Proceedings of Commission

(1)

Every decision of the Commission shall, as far as possible, be by consensus.

(2)

Where, on any matter, consensus cannot be obtained, the matter shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and in case of an equality of votes, the person presiding shall have a casting vote in addition to his or her deliberative vote.

(3)

The Secretary shall cause to be recorded the minutes of all proceedings of the Commission.

(4)

The Secretary shall have custody of the minutes of the Commission.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Proceedings of Commission”.

“(1) Every decision of the Commission shall, as far as possible, be by consensus.”

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(1) Every decision of the Commission shall, as far as possible, be by consensus.
(2) Where, on any matter, consensus cannot be obtained, the matter shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and in case of an equality of votes, the person presiding shall have a casting vote in addition to his or her deliberative vote.
(3) The Secretary shall cause to be recorded the minutes of all proceedings of the Commission.
(4) The Secretary shall have custody of the minutes of the Commission.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

12. Secretariat

(1)

The Commission shall have a Secretariat which shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Commission.

(2)

The Secretariat shall have such departments as may be necessary to discharge the functions of the

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Secretariat”.

“(1) The Commission shall have a Secretariat which shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Commission.”

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(1) The Commission shall have a Secretariat which shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Commission.
(2) The Secretariat shall have such departments as may be necessary to discharge the functions of the

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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Amendment notes

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13. Secretary of Commission

(1)

The Commission shall have a Secretary who shall be a public officer appointed by the Commission, upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Commission in consultation with the Public Service Commission and specified in the instrument of his or her appointment.

(2)

The Secretary shall be a person of high moral character and proven integrity, possessing the relevant qualifications.

(3)

The Secretary shall, subject to section 16 , perform such functions as may be assigned to him or her by the Commission.

(4)

The Secretary shall, before assuming the performance of his or her functions under this Act, take and subscribe the oath specified in Part II of Schedule 2 to this Act.

(5)

The Secretary may be removed by the Commission only for-

(a)

inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising out of physical or mental incapacity;

(b)

misbehaviour or misconduct;

(c)

incompetence; or

(d)

corruption or dishonesty.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Secretary of Commission”.

“(1) The Commission shall have a Secretary who shall be a public officer appointed by the Commission, upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Commission in consultation with the Public Service Commission and specified in the instrument of his or her appointment.”

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(1) The Commission shall have a Secretary who shall be a public officer appointed by the Commission, upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Commission in consultation with the Public Service Commission and specified in the instrument of his or her appointment.
(2) The Secretary shall be a person of high moral character and proven integrity, possessing the relevant qualifications.
(3) The Secretary shall, subject to section 16, perform such functions as may be assigned to him or her by the Commission.
(4) The Secretary shall, before assuming the performance of his or her functions under this Act, take and subscribe the oath specified in Part II of Schedule 2 to this Act.
(5) The Secretary may be removed by the Commission only for-
(a) inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising out of physical or mental incapacity;
(b) misbehaviour or misconduct;
(c) incompetence; or

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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Section 16 · Funds of Commission

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14. Other officers and employees of Commission

(1)

The Commission shall have such other officers and employees as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions.

(2)

The officers and employees referred to in subsection (1) shall be appointed by the Commission acting in consultation with the Public Service Commission, and shall hold office upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Commission in consultation with the Public Service

(3)

The Commission shall require any officer or employee of the Commission to take and subscribe the oath of secrecy specified in Part III of Schedule 2 to this Act.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Other officers and employees of Commission”.

“(1) The Commission shall have such other officers and employees as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions.”

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(1) The Commission shall have such other officers and employees as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions.
(2) The officers and employees referred to in subsection (1) shall be appointed by the Commission acting in consultation with the Public Service Commission, and shall hold office upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Commission in consultation with the Public Service
(3) The Commission shall require any officer or employee of the Commission to take and subscribe the oath of secrecy specified in Part III of Schedule 2 to this Act.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

15. Financial year

The financial year of the Commission shall be a period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Financial year”.

“The financial year of the Commission shall be a period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year”

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The financial year of the Commission shall be a period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year

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Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

16. Funds of Commission

(1)

All funds of the Commission shall be administered and controlled by the Secretary who shall be the accounting officer in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act.

(2)

All money required to defray all expenses that may be incurred in the discharge of the functions of the Commission or in the carrying out of the purpose of this Act, including the payment of allowances, salaries and pension payable to or in respect of persons serving with the Commission, shall be submitted to Parliament for approval, without alteration and when so approved, shall be directly charged on the Consolidated Fund.

(3)

The funds of the Commission may, with the prior approval of the Minister, include grants and donations from sources within or outside Uganda to enable the Commission to discharge its functions.

(4)

The Commission shall be a self-accounting institution and shall deal directly with the Ministry responsible for finance on matters relating to its finances.

(5)

Where the budget has been approved by Parliament, no expenditure which is not approved within the budget shall be incurred by the Commission in respect of the financial year in relation to which the budget was approved.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Funds of Commission”.

“(1) All funds of the Commission shall be administered and controlled by the Secretary who shall be the accounting officer in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act.”

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(1) All funds of the Commission shall be administered and controlled by the Secretary who shall be the accounting officer in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act.
(2) All money required to defray all expenses that may be incurred in the discharge of the functions of the Commission or in the carrying out of the purpose of this Act, including the payment of allowances, salaries and pension payable to or in respect of persons serving with the Commission, shall be submitted to Parliament for approval, without alteration and when so approved, shall be directly charged on the Consolidated Fund.
(3) The funds of the Commission may, with the prior approval of the Minister, include grants and donations from sources within or outside Uganda to enable the Commission to discharge its functions.
(4) The Commission shall be a self-accounting institution and shall deal directly with the Ministry responsible for finance on matters relating to its finances.
(5) Where the budget has been approved by Parliament, no expenditure which is not approved within the budget shall be incurred by the Commission in respect of the financial year in relation to which the budget was approved.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Public Finance Management Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

17. Accounts and audit

(1)

The Commission shall maintain accounts of all its incomes and expenditure in a form approved by the Auditor General.

(2)

The accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the Auditor General in accordance with Article 163 of the Constitution.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Accounts and audit”.

“(1) The Commission shall maintain accounts of all its incomes and expenditure in a form approved by the Auditor General.”

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(1) The Commission shall maintain accounts of all its incomes and expenditure in a form approved by the Auditor General.
(2) The accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the Auditor General in accordance with Article 163 of the Constitution.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

18. Seal of Commission

The Commission shall have a seal which shall be in such a form as the Commission may determine and shall, subject to the provisions of any law, be applied in such circumstances as the Commission may determine

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Seal of Commission”.

“The Commission shall have a seal which shall be in such a form as the Commission may determine and shall, subject to the provisions of any law, be applied in such circumstances as the Commission may determine”

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The Commission shall have a seal which shall be in such a form as the Commission may determine and shall, subject to the provisions of any law, be applied in such circumstances as the Commission may determine

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

19. Powers of Minister

(1)

The Minister may give guidance, in writing, to the Commission with respect to the policy to be observed and implemented by the Commission.

(2)

The Minister may refer to the Commission for advice or resolution, any matter that the Minister considers to be within the mandate of the Commission.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Powers of Minister”.

“(1) The Minister may give guidance, in writing, to the Commission with respect to the policy to be observed and implemented by the Commission.”

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(1) The Minister may give guidance, in writing, to the Commission with respect to the policy to be observed and implemented by the Commission.
(2) The Minister may refer to the Commission for advice or resolution, any matter that the Minister considers to be within the mandate of the Commission.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

20. Meetings of Commission

(1)

The Commission shall ordinarily meet for the discharge of its functions at least once in every two months, at a time and place that the Chairperson may determine.

(2)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Chairperson may, at any time, call a special meeting of the Commission if in his or her opinion a situation has arisen requiring the Commission to meet and take a decision.

(3)

Five members of the Commission shall form quorum at any meeting of the Commission.

(4)

Every meeting of the Commission shall be presided over by the Chairperson and in his or her absence by the Vice Chairperson.

(5)

The Commission may invite any person to any meeting of the Commission to assist it on any matter if the Commission is satisfied that the person's qualifications and experience are likely to assist the

(6)

A person invited to assist the Commission under subsection (5) is entitled to take part in the proceedings of the Commission at the meeting concerning the matter in connection with which he or she is invited, but is not entitled to vote or take part in any other proceedings of the Commission.

(7)

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, the Commission may prescribe its own procedure.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Meetings of Commission”.

“(1) The Commission shall ordinarily meet for the discharge of its functions at least once in every two months, at a time and place that the Chairperson may determine.”

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) The Commission shall ordinarily meet for the discharge of its functions at least once in every two months, at a time and place that the Chairperson may determine.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Chairperson may, at any time, call a special meeting of the Commission if in his or her opinion a situation has arisen requiring the Commission to meet and take a decision.
(3) Five members of the Commission shall form quorum at any meeting of the Commission.
(4) Every meeting of the Commission shall be presided over by the Chairperson and in his or her absence by the Vice Chairperson.
(5) The Commission may invite any person to any meeting of the Commission to assist it on any matter if the Commission is satisfied that the person's qualifications and experience are likely to assist the
(6) A person invited to assist the Commission under subsection (5) is entitled to take part in the proceedings of the Commission at the meeting concerning the matter in connection with which he or she is invited, but is not entitled to vote or take part in any other proceedings of the Commission.
(7) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, the Commission may prescribe its own procedure.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

21. Enforcement of attendance

The Commission may require any person to attend and give evidence and tender any document in his or her possession concerning any matter which the Commission may properly consider in the exercise of its functions under the Constitution and this Act, and may require the production of any document relating to any matter by any person attending before it

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Enforcement of attendance”.

“The Commission may require any person to attend and give evidence and tender any document in his or her possession concerning any matter which the Commission may properly consider in the exercise of its functions under the Constitution and this Act, and may require the production of any document relating to any matter by any person attending before it”

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The Commission may require any person to attend and give evidence and tender any document in his or her possession concerning any matter which the Commission may properly consider in the exercise of its functions under the Constitution and this Act, and may require the production of any document relating to any matter by any person attending before it

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

22. Failure to appear or produce documents

Any person who is notified to appear before the Commission who, without reasonable cause fails to do so, or who wilfully fails to produce any document in his or her possession when required to do so by the Commission, commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both

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What this section does

Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Failure to appear or produce documents”.

“Any person who is notified to appear before the Commission who, without reasonable cause fails to do so, or who wilfully fails to produce any document in his or her possession when required to do so by the Commission, commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both”

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A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

23. Validity of proceedings not affected by vacancy

The validity of any proceedings of the Commission shall not be affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of any of them

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Validity of proceedings not affected by vacancy”.

“The validity of any proceedings of the Commission shall not be affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of any of them”

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The validity of any proceedings of the Commission shall not be affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of any of them

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

24. Report of Commission

(1)

The Commission shall submit to Parliament, at least once every twelve months, a report on the performance of its functions making such recommendations as it considers necessary and containing such information as Parliament may require.

(2)

A copy of the report referred to in subsection (1) shall be forwarded to the President through the Minister.

(3)

The Minister shall cause to be laid before Parliament the report submitted under subsection (1) within thirty days after it has been submitted, and if Parliament is not in session, within thirty days after the commencement of its next following session.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Report of Commission”.

“(1) The Commission shall submit to Parliament, at least once every twelve months, a report on the performance of its functions making such recommendations as it considers necessary and containing such information as Parliament may require.”

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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) The Commission shall submit to Parliament, at least once every twelve months, a report on the performance of its functions making such recommendations as it considers necessary and containing such information as Parliament may require.
(2) A copy of the report referred to in subsection (1) shall be forwarded to the President through the Minister.
(3) The Minister shall cause to be laid before Parliament the report submitted under subsection (1) within thirty days after it has been submitted, and if Parliament is not in session, within thirty days after the commencement of its next following session.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

25. Immunity of members and staff of Commission

A member of the Commission, an employee or other person performing any function of the Commission under the direction of the Commission, shall not be personally liable to any civil proceedings for any act or omission on his or her part in good faith in the performance of those functions

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Immunity of members and staff of Commission”.

“A member of the Commission, an employee or other person performing any function of the Commission under the direction of the Commission, shall not be personally liable to any civil proceedings for any act or omission on his or her part in good faith in the performance of those functions”

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A member of the Commission, an employee or other person performing any function of the Commission under the direction of the Commission, shall not be personally liable to any civil proceedings for any act or omission on his or her part in good faith in the performance of those functions

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

26. Regulations

The Minister may, by statutory instrument, in consultation with the Commission, make regulations (a) providing for the organisation and work of the Commission;

(b)

providing for the engagement of experts and consultants in connection with any of the functions of the Commission and the remuneration to be paid to such experts and consultants; and

(c)

generally prescribing anything necessary for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Regulations”.

“The Minister may, by statutory instrument, in consultation with the Commission, make regulations (a) providing for the organisation and work of the Commission;”

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(b) providing for the engagement of experts and consultants in connection with any of the functions of the Commission and the remuneration to be paid to such experts and consultants; and
(c) generally prescribing anything necessary for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

27. Power to amend Schedule 1

The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend Schedule 1 to this Act Schedule 1 (Sections 1 , 27 )

Currency point A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand shillings.

Schedule 2 (Sections 4(1) , (2), 13(4), 14(3))

Oaths

Part IA - Oath of member I, ____________________ being appointed member of the Local Government Finance Commission swear in the name of the Almighty God/solemnly affirm that I will well and truly exercise the functions of member of the Local Government Finance Commission in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uganda without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. (So help me God.)

______________

Signature of Declarant

Sworn before me at ________________ this ________________ day ________________, 20______________

____________________________

Signature of person authorised to administer oath

(Judge of the High Court, Magistrate, Commissioner for Oaths)

Part IB - Oath of Chairperson I, ____________________________ being appointed Chairperson/Vice Chairperson of the Local Government Finance Commission swear in the name of the Almighty God/solemnly affirm that I will well and truly exercise the functions of Chairperson/Vice Chairperson of the Local Government Finance Commission in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Uganda without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. (So help me God.)

______________________________

Signature of Declarant

Sworn before me at __________________________ this ________________________ day ________________________, 20__________

__________________________

Signature of person authorised to administer oath

(Judge of the High Court, Magistrate, Commissioner for Oaths)

Part II - Oath of Secretary/officer of Commission I, ______________________ being appointed Secretary/officer of the Local Government Finance Commission swear in the name of the Almighty God/solemnly affirm that I will not directly or indirectly reveal to any unauthorised persons or otherwise than in the course of duty, the contents or any part of the contents of any documents,

commission or information whatsoever which may come to my knowledge in the course of my duties as such (So help me God.)

____________________________

Signature of Declarant

Sworn before me at ____________________ this __________________________ day ______________________, 20 __________

__________________________

Signature of person authorised to administer oath

Part III - Oath of secrecy I, ____________________ swear that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal any matter to any person which shall be brought under my consideration or shall come to my knowledge in the discharge of my official duties except as may be required for the discharge of official duties or as may be specially permitted by the

__________________

Signature of Declarant

Sworn before me at ______________________ this __________________________ day ______________________, 20__________

__________________

Signature of person authorised to administer oath

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Power to amend Schedule 1”.

“The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend Schedule 1 to this Act Schedule 1 (Sections 1, 27)”

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The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet, amend Schedule 1 to this Act Schedule 1 (Sections 1, 27)
commission or information whatsoever which may come to my knowledge in the course of my duties as such (So help me God.)
Part III - Oath of secrecy I, ____________________ swear that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal any matter to any person which shall be brought under my consideration or shall come to my knowledge in the discharge of my official duties except as may be required for the discharge of official duties or as may be specially permitted by the

Judicial interpretation

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0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 1 · Interpretation Section 4 · Oath of members

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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