69 of 1955; subsequently renamed the Community Development Act, 1955), formed part of the apartheid system of racial segregation in South Africa.

Defines the Boards meeting times, the quorum sizes, voting and conflict of interest procedures.

Defined the penalties for bribery and fraud committed by members or officers and for disclosing the work of the Board to others without consent.

This included all aspects of town planning, house building, leasing of land for own-builds and financing through grants or loans.

Defined the delegation of powers by the board and its ability to enter in agreements with other bodies such as local authorities.

Defined the Board's duty to record all affected properties description, owner, occupier and value of land and buildings.

Defined the Board's appreciation contribution it could claim in the event when compensation was paid, exceeded the basic value of the property.

Defined the procedures and payment to the Board if the affected immovable property is sold after the basic date.

Defined the duties and procedures of the Board, Registrar of Deeds, Mortgagee and Owners once immovable property has been expropriated.

Defined the regulations the Minister of Interior could make in relation to the Act and how they place before Parliament for approval.