The Ministry overseas two key departments: Local Government & Town & Country Planning Through the department of Local Government;
a) Supports & monitors the functions of the municipalities
b) Is responsible for overseeing the administration and regulations of the councils
c) Oversees the National Fire Authority
Through the Department of Town & Country Planning;
a) Formulates urban and rural planning policies that are environmentally compliant
b) Meets country’s economic and demographic growth objectives
b) Oversees administration, planning and regulation of land use
c) Planning and development of growth centers into new towns