 The Local Government Act passed in 2002 superseded the previous local government acts like Local Government Act (Amended 1984), Local Government (City of Banjul) Act (Amended 1988), The Kanifing Municipal Council Act 1991 and the Provinces Act.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 are elected by people of the area.