Context
This 2011 law, adopted for the first time in 2003 in English under the title of the Local Government Act, allowed for the creation of local authorities in Mauritius. It defines the functions, powers and obligations of these authorities, as well as other issues such as the electoral system, elected dignitaries, the name of public places (Art. 156), the foundation of the land registry, the granting of permits, etc. Art. 12 is the only article to concern language, regarding the obligation to speak and read English and French with a degree of proficiency sufficient to allow the candidate to take an active part in council business.
Local Government Act 2011 (Original version) Section 12. (a) he is qualified to be registered as an elector for the election of councillors for any ward of the relevant local authority; and |