- Role of Ward Committees in Community Service: Ward committees are essential links between local government and residents, vital for effective community engagement and service delivery.
- Emphasis on Regulations and Responsibilities: Committee members are reminded to operate within set regulations and uphold their responsibilities to ensure proper governance.
- Leadership Highlighting Community Connection: Council Speaker Cllr S Sicoto emphasized the importance of ward committees respecting communities and representing public interests effectively.
- Partnership for Strengthening Accountability: Collaboration with OR Tambo District Municipality, COGTA, and IEC aims to build stronger accountability structures and amplify community voices.
Port St Johns Local Municipality, led by Council Speaker S Sicoto, in partnership with OR Tambo District Municipality, Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs (COGTA), and the Independent Electorate Commission (IEC), recently held a Speaker’s Stakeholder Engagement.
The engagement brought together representatives to strengthen the role of ward committees in community service. Its main aim was to remind ward committees of the importance of working within set regulations and upholding their responsibilities in line with municipal governance standards.
Delivering the keynote address, Council Speaker S Sicoto explained the critical role ward committees play in linking local government with residents. He stressed that committees must not only follow the rules but also show respect to the communities they serve, especially when addressing concerns and representing public interests.
The collaboration with OR Tambo District Municipality, COGTA, and the IEC reflects a united effort to build stronger accountability structures and ensure that community voices are heard through functional ward committees.
The Speaker’s Stakeholder Engagement served as both a platform for dialogue and a reminder of the values of integrity, respect, and service delivery that underpin effective local governance in Port St Johns.
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