The Council executes its functions as enshrined in the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019. These include, among others:

• To establish and maintain offices and buildings for transacting Council business and public meetings.
• To maintain law and order and ensure national security and the good administration of the Council.
• To prohibit and control the erection and display of advertisements and advertising devices in public places.
• To control the keeping and movement of livestock.
• To regulate and control the slaughtering of animals intended for human consumption, and the sale and disposal of unfit meat.
• To establish and maintain hygiene in abattoirs and cold storage facilities, and monitor by‑product processing.
• To control the movement of animal carcasses into and out of the district.
• To establish and maintain roads, and to take measures for road safety.
• To control traffic and parking, including establishment of parking meters and premises for vehicle parking.
• To establish and maintain street lighting and lighting in other public places.
• To maintain and regulate business premises, including inspection and enforcement related to intoxicating liquor.
• To erect, purchase and maintain buildings and facilities, and encourage dwelling development for residents.
• To prohibit and control development and use of land and buildings in the interests of public health, safety and orderly development.
• To control demolition and removal of buildings and to require alteration, demolition or removal where appropriate without Council approval.