Leitrim County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Liatrioma) is the authority responsible for local government in County Leitrim, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 22 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (Chairperson). The county administration is headed by a county manager, currently Jackie Maguire. The county seat is at Áras an Chontae in Carrick-on-Shannon.
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