(b) (c) (d) (e) population; economic viability; common interest of the communities; and administrative convenience and effectiveness. (5) Local government tiers shall consist of County, Payam and Boma in the rural areas, and of city, municipal and town councils in the urban areas. (6) The objects of local government shall be to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) promote self-governance and enhance the participation of people and communities in maintaining law and order and promoting democratic, transparent and accountable local government; establish the local government institutions as close as possible to the people; encourage the involvement of communities and community based organisations in the matters of local government, and promote dialogue among them on matters of local interest; promote and facilitate civic education; promote social and economic development; promote self-reliance amongst the people through mobilisation of local resources to ensure the provision of health and educational services to communities in a sustainable manner; promote peace, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among the various communities; ensure gender mainstreaming in local government; acknowledge and incorporate the role of Traditional Authority and customary law in the local government system; involve communities in decisions relating to the exploitation of natural resources in their areas and promote a safe and healthy environment; and promote and support the training of local cadres. (7) Local governments shall have powers to levy, charge, collect and appropriate fees and taxes in accordance with the law. (8) The National Government may pay grants-in-aid to states in support of their budgetary deficits and that of local government councils. Traditional Authority 166. (1) The institution, status and role of Traditional Authority, according to customary law, are recognised under this Constitution. (2) Traditional Authority shall function in accordance with this Constitution, the state constitutions and the law. (3) The courts shall apply customary law subject to this Constitution and the law. 60