In Wales they are the county council, the county borough council, and the community council. All councillors are elected for four years. County councillors are elected every fourth year counting from 1981, and parish and community councillors every fourth year from 1979. Metropolitan district councillors are elected by thirds, one in each year other than a former county council year, and other district councillors according to whether their council has opted for this method or for simultaneous election in every fourth year from 1979. Local authorities and children .
Local authorities have various duties in relation to the welfare of minors.
They must give advice, guidance, and assistance to prevent a child from having to be received into care or brought before a youth court. They may work with voluntary associations and give assistance in kind or cash. Local authorities are also obliged to supervise the welfare of foster child ren and children under a supervision order , to establish and maintain an adoption service , and to report to the court in respect of non-agency adoption applications and applications for section 8 orders . A Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press 2. A Dictionary of Law, Oxford University Press 4.