Local Government Minister James Musoni has urged government local leaders to reside in their areas of jurisdiction full time 24hours a day and 7days of the week unless on authorised ‘Work Leave’.
‘’The Government expects much from you. The population expects alot from you. You must reside in your areas of jurisdiction closer and responsive to the community needs”, Musoni stated.
Musoni made the remarks while presiding over the closlusion of the Mayors’ Retreat (28th July 2012) at Musanze.
The retreat was organized by Rwandese Association of Local Government Authorities(RALGA) .
The leaders in question are governors, members of district executive committee, executive secretaries of Provinces and Kigali city, districts, sectors, and cells.
The Minister warned those who don’t follow such instructions, adding that measures will be taken against those who trespass them.
The chairperson of RALGA Justus Kangwagye said local leaders already reside in their areas of operations full time at 95%, and few leaders who do not follow the instructions will change their mind thanks to the reminder by the minister.
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