Vision and Mission

Vision

The Department envisions a vibrant and resilient local authorities’ systems and structures in enabling
effective and efficient service delivery and development to improve the livelihoods of communities
across Vanuatu.

Mission

The Department of Local Authorities is committed to supporting, coordinating, and monitoring local
authorities by providing technical assistance, legal guidance, and resources for financial management,
regional development, planning, and daily operations through an effective decentralized system,
procedures, and practices to enable efficient service delivery by the Local Authorities.

Objectives/Goals

The principal objective (goals) of The Department of Local Authorities is to:

• Provide policy advice to the Provinces and Area Councils
• Provide technical support in Regional Development Planning
• Managing the Decentralization process
• Provide assistance in managing acts under the jurisdiction of the Department and provinces
• Litigating for the Provinces and Area Councils
• Assist Provinces in strengthening their administrative capacity
• Administrating grants to six (6) provincial Governments and 71 Area Councils