FIRST SCHEDULE
CLASSIFICATION OF URBAN AREAS AND CITIES AND BY SERVICES
In classifying an area as a city, municipality or town, regard shall be had to the ability to provide the following services and also the existence of the services required to be provided by the National Government:City — (Population: at least 250,000)
Planning and Development ControlCity Economic Development PlanTraffic Control and ParkingWater and SanitationStreet LightingOutdoor AdvertisingCemeteries and CrematoriaPublic TransportLibrary servicesStorm DrainageAmbulance ServicesHealth FacilitiesFire Fighting and Disaster ManagementControl of DrugsSports and Cultural ActivitiesElectricity and energy provision (gas, kerosene, biomass etc)AbattoirsRefuse CollectionSolid waste managementPollution (Air, water and soil) controlChild Care FacilitiesPre-Primary EducationLocal Distributor RoadsConference FacilitiesCommunity CentresCounty HospitalConstituent University CampusesPolytechnicNational SchoolStadiumAirportAirstripTheatreLibrary ServiceAdministrative SeatInternational AirportFinancial HubMuseumHistorical MonumentFire StationEmergency PreparednessPostal servicesFuneral ParlourRecreational ParksManagement of MarketsAnimal control and welfareReligious InstitutionOrganised Public TransportInformation, Communication and Technology servicesTelecommunication servicesMunicipality—(Population at least 50,000)
Planning and Development ControlTraffic Control and ParkingWater and SanitationStreet LightingOutdoor AdvertisingCemeteries and CrematoriaPublic TransportLibrariesStorm DrainageAmbulance ServicesHealth FacilitiesFire Fighting and Disaster ManagementControl of DrugsSports and Cultural ActivitiesElectricity and Energy provision (gas, kerosene etc.)AbattoirsRefuse CollectionSolid waste managementPollution (Air, water, soil) controlChild Care FacilitiesPre-Primary EducationLocal Distributor RoadsCommunity CentresCounty HospitalConstituent University CampusesPolytechnicCounty SchoolStadiumAirstripTheatreLibrary/ICT servicesAdministrative SeatLocal Economic Development PlanMuseum/cultural centresFire StationEmergency PreparednessTelecommunication services /postal services/ICTFuneral ParlourCemeteryRecreational ParksAnimal control and welfareReligious InstitutionTown — (Population at least 10,000)
Street LightingCemeteries and CrematoriaLibrary ServicesHealth FacilitiesSports and Cultural centers or facilitiesAbattoirsRefuse CollectionSolid waste managementPollution (Air, water and soil) controlChild Care FacilitiesPre-Primary EducationCommunity CentresVocational InstitutionPrimary or High schoolBus parkRoad network, streets, walkways, sideways and cycle waysPostal services or telecommunicationFuneral Parlour or mortuaryCemeteryRecreational parksCemeteryRecreational ParksAnimal control and welfareReligious InstitutionMarket Centre — (Population at least 2,000)
Street LightingHealth FacilitiesSports and Cultural centers/facilitiesAbattoirs/SlaughterhouseRefuse CollectionSolid waste managementChild Care FacilitiesPre-Primary EducationCommunity CentresPrimary schoolBus parkRoad network/streets/walkways/sideways/cycle waysRecreational parksAnimal control and welfareSECOND SCHEDULE
RIGHTS OF, AND PARTICIPATION BY RESIDENTS IN AFFAIRS OF THEIR CITY OR URBAN AREA
1.Rights and duties of residentsSubject to paragraph (2), residents of a city or urban area have the right to—(a)contribute to the decision-making processes of the city or urban area by submitting written or oral presentations or complaints to a board or town committee through the city or municipal manager or town administrator;(b)prompt responses to their written or oral communications;(c)be informed of decisions of a board or town committee, affecting their rights, property and reasonable expectations;(d)regular disclosure of the state of affairs of the city or urban area, including its finances;(e)demand that the proceedings of a board or town committee and its committees or sub committees be—(i)conducted impartially and without prejudice; and(ii)untainted by personal self-interest;(f)the use and enjoyment of public facilities; and(g)have access to services which the city or urban area provides.2.Participation by residents(1)A city or urban area shall develop a system of governance that encourages participation by residents in its affairs, and shall for that purpose—(a)create appropriate conditions for participation in—(i)the preparation, implementation and review of the integrated development plan;(ii)the establishment, implementation and review of its performance management system;(iii)the monitoring and review of its performance, including the outcomes and impact of its performance;(iv)the preparation of its budget; and(v)making of strategic decisions relating to delivery of service;(b)contribute to building the capacity of—(i)the residents to enable them participate in the affairs of the city or urban area; and(ii)members of the board or town committee and staff to foster community participation;(c)apply its resources, and allocate funds annually as may be appropriate for the implementation of paragraphs (a) and (b); and(d)establish appropriate mechanisms, processes and procedures for—(i)the receipt, processing and consideration of petitions and complaints lodged by residents;(ii)petitions and public comments procedures, when appropriate;(iii)notification of public meetings and hearings organised by a board or town committee;(iv)consultative sessions with locally recognized resident organisations; and(v)reporting to the residents.(2)The provisions of paragraph (1) shall not be construed as permitting interference with a board's or town committee’s right to govern and exercise its functions.(3)When establishing mechanisms, processes and procedures under subsection (1), the city or urban area shall take into account the special needs of—(a)people who cannot read or write;(b)people with disabilities;(e)minority and marginalised groups.THIRD SCHEDULE
PREPARATION OF AN INTERGRATED PLAN
In the preparation of the integrated urban area or city development plan a city or urban area shall provide for—(a)an assessment of the current social, cultural, economic and environmental situation in its area of jurisdiction;(b)a determination of community needs and aligning them to the requirements of the Constitution;(c)protection and promotion of the interests and rights of minorities and marginalized groups and communities;(d)a shared vision for its development and that of the county as a whole;(e)an audit of available resources, skills and capacities;(f)prioritization of the identified needs in order of urgency and long-term importance;(g)integrated frameworks and goals to meet the identified needs;(h)strategies to achieve the goals within specific time frames;(i)specific implementation programmes and projects to achieve intended goals; and(j)performance management tools to measure impact and performance and make appropriate corrections;(k)linkage, integration and coordination of sector plans;(l)development control; and(m)any other necessary matter.
