Local Government of Mozambique

Ministry: State Administration

Association: National Association of Municipalities of Mozambique

Local government was enshrined in the constitution by Law 9/96 (‘the local authority law’) and 43 local authorities were established in 33 cities and ten towns by Laws 2/97 and 10/97 (‘the municipalities laws’). The Minister of State Administration is responsible for local government. Local elections are held every five years.

The local authorities are responsible for collecting licence fees and taxes, and receive transfers from national government financing the public services they are statutorily required to provide.