 There were six local governments defined each subdivided into districts and wards.The Mayor who is the chairperson of the council and the council members of each council is elected by people of the area.The Gambia is also additionally divided into eight Local Government Areas, of which two are the City of Banjul and the Municipality of Kanifing; these two collectively form Greater Banjul, although the latter now extends to parts of Brikama LGA, the former Western Division.