(i) (j) (4) Local government 194 Authorities the promotion of Gambian traditions and culture; and the control of financial and other resources allocated by the central government. it shall be an object of the local government system that so far as possible, issues of local policy and administration shall be decided at a local level and that local government authorities shall co-operate with the Central Government in adopting a policy of decentralisation. An Act of the National Assembly by or under which a local government authority is established shall include provision for – (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the election of members of the authority from among residents of the area within the authority’s jurisdiction at intervals of four years, and the qualifications for election; the additional representation on the authority of District Seyfolu and representatives of local commercial, occupational or social interests or groups, whether by election or otherwise; the direct election of the mayor or chairman of the authority; the tenure of office of members of the authority; the recall by their wards of members of the authority; the appointment of committees from amongst the members of the authority, including finance, establishment and appointment, and development committees; and the appointment of a chief executive for the authority to be responsible to the authority for the administration of its services and the implementation of its policy and programmes; and for the terms and conditions of his or her appointment.