Under the direction of the Local Government Officer, the district councils have been categorized into a total of four distinct zones.
The island of Barbuda has a constitutionally-protected unique status, and it has given the authority to solicit financial contributions in order to meet the needs of its inhabitants.
The Local Government Department had existed in Antigua and Barbuda until 2023 when it was absorbed into the Community Development Division.
Asot Michael claimed in his manifesto that one of his first priorities as MP for Saint Peter would be to establish a "modern" system of parish councils within the first sixty days of his election.
The minority political group is working toward the goal of constructing a Council Administrative Headquarters and taking powers away from the central government.
Village councils were also responsible for collecting taxes and fees from residents, as well as for creating and enforcing local by-laws and regulations.
The village councils worked in collaboration with the national government of Antigua and Barbuda to ensure the effective delivery of services to the communities they serve.
[7][8] In the downtown area, the St. John's Development Corporation has assumed many local government responsibilities and has control over some utilities and various city services and lands.