As per the Municipal Act 1994 the Municipal Council Jawalamukhi is required to perform the functions and implementation of the schemes which may be entrusted to them including the following, namel
- Urban planning including town planning.
- Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings.
- Planning for economic and social development.
- Roads and bridges.
- Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.
- Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management.
- Fire services.
- Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects.
- Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded.
- Slum improvement and up gradation.
- Urban poverty alleviation.
- Provisions of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens and playgrounds.
- Promotion of cultural, educational and’ aesthetics aspects.
- Burials and burial grounds, cremations, cremation grounds and electric crematoriums.
- Cattle ponds and prevention of cruelty to animals.
- Vital statistics including registration of births and death.
- Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences.
- Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries.