Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Ward committee elections

The City of uMhlathuze Ward Committee elections programme will be rolled out in all 30 wards during July, August and September. This was announced at the Exco meeting last week. Each ward has to elect a committee, which is a central representative structure that links the community with Council and ensures community involvement in decisions that affect their lives. The committee is comprised of a Ward Councillor, who is also the chairperson, and not more than 10 members. The composition of the committee members was deliberated and it was suggested that the following interest groups be prioritised - youth, women, faith-based organisations, public transport, health and social development, safety and security, the business sector, education, senior citizens and ratepayers. The functions and powers of the committees are that they may make recommendations on any matter affecting the ward to the Ward Councillor, or through the Councillor to the municipality.

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