The Local Level Government (LLG) elections will be conducted mid next year with funding to be made available for it. That was the confirmation from the Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government (LLG) Affairs, Soroi Eoe when responding to questions from the Southern Highlands Governor William Powi, on the status of the long awaited LLG elections in the country. "This is an important election of the third level of government, which is an important part of our government system; therefore, funds will be made available. I know our government will make the funds available to fund this very important election,” said the minister. “As to how much it will cost, that will be subject to discussions between my department and the electoral commission to come up with a budget to conduct this very import election.” Governor Powi had asked the minister during question time in parliament this week on the funding aspect of the election as well because he was concerned about how the LLG elections, especially in his province, were conducted in the past and how this has become a major spender of funds despite it being a third-tier election. Powi is concerned that resources directed to the District Development Authority (DDA) might be used again for the hosting major campaigns and camps during the LLG election period. He has urged that this area should be also looked at seriously by the government. Meanwhile, the LLG elections will be conducted from July to August 2024.