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The Lilongwe City Council was established under the Local Government Act No. 42 of 1998 as a body corporate. The Council comprises the Political and Administrative arms which both derive their authority from the Local Government Act of 1998. The Political  arm is led by the Mayor who is an elected councillor. The mayor is in charge of 27 Wards each overseen by an elected Councillor.  In addition, there are four (4) elected Members of Parliament who represent the Lilongwe urban sector. There are also five (5)  ex-official members representing interest groups. The Administrative arm of Lilongwe City Council is led by the Chief Executive Officer who oversees nine (9) technical departments and devolved sectors, including Commerce & Trade, Engineering, Education, Youth & Sports Sector, Parks & Recreation, Health and Social Welfare Services, Planning & Development and Finance.

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Public Notice

Lilongwe City Mayor Cllr Richard Banda has urged different stakeholders such as the public and private sector business players, community, policy leaders and residents to participate in the upcoming City Summit slated for 15 March, 2023 in Lilongwe.

Mayor Banda made the call on Wednesday February 15 during an interface with media practitioners regarding the forthcoming event.

Lilongwe City Council’s Director of Planning & Development Hillary Kamela said that the upcoming summit will assist in uplifting and upgrading the city’s outlook.

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