According to the Provincial Notice No 53 of 2002, the following functions and powers have been authorised to Mantsopa Local Municipality;

• Section 84(1)(e) Solid Waste Disposal Sites serving the local municipal area
• Section 84(1)(f) Municipal roads which forms an integral part of the road transport system of the local municipality
• Section 84(1)(j) Fire fighting services serving the local municipal area
• Section 84(1)(l) The establishment, conduct and control of cemeteries and crematoria serving the local municipal area
• Section 84(1)(m) Promotion of local tourism
• Section 84(1) (n) Municipal public works relating to any of the above functions.
• Section 229 of the Constitution allows municipalities to impose property rates and service charges. This obligation requires strict financial management and accountability to the public.

• Notice of Authorization of Functions & Powers of Municipalities, 2003