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Kasukuwere approves new allowances for local authorities
19 Feb 2016 at 06:02hrs | Views
The Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Saviour Kasukuwere has approved new allowances for Local Authorities in Zimbabwe.
Harare Residents Trust reported that the Mayor of Harare gets $ 1250; Deputy Mayor $840; Committee Chair - $560; Councillor-$550.
"The money is paid every month from the rates account. Service delivery is getting bad by the day. Councillors are not holding ward feedback meetings, yet these councillors are disrespectful of residents," said the trust. "The question is: Do the councillors deserve any increase in their allowances from residents? The people who have to pay their rates are mostly unemployed, pensioners who go for months without being paid, and overburdened with estimated bills."
"The money is paid every month from the rates account. Service delivery is getting bad by the day. Councillors are not holding ward feedback meetings, yet these councillors are disrespectful of residents," said the trust. "The question is: Do the councillors deserve any increase in their allowances from residents? The people who have to pay their rates are mostly unemployed, pensioners who go for months without being paid, and overburdened with estimated bills."
Source - Byo24News
