DALCA

This is a non-profit organisation, non-partisan and non-sectarian. The Dominica Association of Local Authorities is a voluntary umbrella body representing the interest of Local Authorities in the State. It replaced the Dominica Association of Village Councils, which functioned from the mid 1960’s to the mid 1970’s. its reinstitution in December 1990, the Association assumed the name Dominica Association of Local Authorities as its membership consisted of more than the Village Councils but rather, the forty-one (41) Local Authorities, Roseau City Council, Portsmouth Town Council, Carib Reserve, Canefield Urban Council and thirty-seven (37) Village Councils. To protect and promote the interest, rights, functions, and privileges of Local Authorities.

2. To provide a medium of communication and to confer with Central Government Departments and other bodies on matters affecting Local Government in the State.

3. To promote and develop social, cultural, educational and recreational activities for the benefit of Local Authorities.

4. To provide a forum for Local Authorities to address matters of common interest, such as Legislative and Administrative proposals, with a view to taking common action.

5. To assist in the provision of responsible and efficient Local Government.
6. To seek representation on Government and Public bodies.