(1) A town may only be declared, established or extended in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(2) A District Assembly or a person that seeks to establish a new town, shall comply with the procedure prescribed in Regulations made under this Act for the establishment of towns.

(4)The Authority may issue guidelines for the purpose of this section and sections 127 to 138.

(5) Where a District Assembly seeks to establish a new town or extend the boundaries of an existing town or where the President seeks to establish a special town, the following procedure shall be observed:

(a) in the case of establishment by the President, the President shall request the Authority to advise on the measures to be put in place to ensure the attainment of the objectives for the special town;

(b) in the case of establishment by a District Assembly, the District Assembly shall consult the Regional Spatial Planning Committee in respect of the matter to be taken into account in implementing the decision of the District Assembly; and