THE MANDATE OF LILONGWE CITY COUNCIL
1. To make policy and decisions on local governance and development for the local government area;
2.To consolidate and promote local democratic institutions and democratic participation;
3.To promote infrastructural and economic development through the formulation, approval and execution of district development plans;
4. To mobilize resources within the local government area for governance and development;
5. To maintain peace and security in the local government area in conjunction with the Malawi Police Service;
6.To make by-laws for the good governance of the local government area;
7.To appoint, develop, promote and discipline its staff;
8.To co-operate with other Councils in order to learn from their experiences and exchange ideas;
9.To perform other functions including the registration of births and deaths and participate in the delivery of essential local services;