Legal framework

Laws & Policies

The Acts, draft bills and draft regulations that shape local government and regional development in Guyana. Search by title or filter by category to find an entry.

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In Force

Town and Country Planning Act, Chapter 20:01

Act• Chapter 20:01• 1998

Planning law governing planning schemes, approval procedures, local authority roles and development control.

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Municipal and District Councils Act, Chapter 28:01

Act• Chapter 28:01• 1969

Principal legislation for municipal and district councils, including local administration, property, works, rates, markets, sanitation and public services.

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Local Government Act, Chapter 28:02

Act• Chapter 28:02• 1945

Provides for central administration, village and country districts, local authorities, officers, estimates, rates and general local administration powers.

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Local Authorities (Elections) Act, Chapter 28:03

Act• Chapter 28:03

Sets out the legal framework for local authority elections, voter registration, supervision and election procedures.

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Local Democratic Organs Act, Chapter 28:09

Act• Chapter 28:09• 1980

Establishes local democratic organs, regional democratic councils and neighbourhood democratic councils, with their objectives, powers and governance structure.

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Valuation for Rating Purposes Act, Chapter 28:04

Act• Chapter 28:04• 1998

Governs valuation lists, objections, appeals and related procedures for rating and property valuation purposes.

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Local Government Commission Act 2013

Act• 2013

Establishes the Local Government Commission, including its composition, functions, investigations, officers, budget and accounts.

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Draft

Draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Bill 2026

Draft Bill• 2026

Draft bill setting the national framework for solid waste governance, planning, licensing, enforcement, offences, fees and extended producer responsibility.

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Draft

Draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Regulations 2026

Draft Regulations• 2026

Draft regulations supporting the proposed waste management bill with operational rules, procedures and compliance requirements.

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