In accordance with the Local Government Act No. 281 of the Laws of Zambia and the various statutes. Section 61 of the Local Government Act list functions of Local Authorities. The following are the overall functions of Local Authorities:

1. Maintaining street lighting
2. Trimming hedges and trees
3. Drainage
4. Fire service
5. Collecting domestic waste
6. Issuing dog licenses
7. enforcing laws on noise pollution.
8. Register of electors
9. Liquor licenses
10. Borehole and Borehole maintenance
11. Corpse disposal