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.

Consider in consultation with the National Planning Authority and recommend to the President the amount to be allocated as equalization and conditional grants and their allocation to each Local Government.

Analyze 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.

Advise the Local Governments on appropriate tax levels to be levied by Local Governments

Mediate in case a financial dispute arises between Local Governments and advise the Minister accordingly

Consider and recommend to the President potential sources of revenue for Local Governments.

Recommend to the President through the Minister, the percentage of the National Budget to be transferred to Local Governments every financial Year.

Recommend to the President, Central Government taxes that can be collected by Local Governments in their respective jurisdiction on an agency basis.

Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

Adequate and Sustainable Local Government Financing

To offer credible and evidence-based advice to the government on financing Local Governments

Professionalism, Commitment, Teamwork, Transparency, Integrity and Partnership