THE COUNCIL SECRETARY

Oversees and manage the operations of the Council in order to ensure effective delivery of quality services to the community.

Strategic Management

Oversees and coordinates effectively strategic management in order to align operations to the strategic direction of the Council.

Human Resource Management and Development

Oversees and manages effectively the human resource management and development functions in order to optimize utilization of human resource and enhance staff performance.

Public Relations

Oversees the management of the public relations function to ensure effective communication of information between the council and the general public.

Resource Mobilization

Oversees effectively the mobilization of financial and other resources in order to enhance smooth operations of the Council.

PROCUREMENT UNIT

Undertakes the procurement of goods and services in order to ensure smooth operations of the Council.

Procurement- Undertakes efficiently the procurement of goods and services in order to ensure availability of materials for operational and maintenance requirements.

Secretarial Services- Undertakes effectively the provision of secretarial services to the Procurement Committee in order to facilitate implementation of procurement decisions.

LEGAL UNIT

Provides Legal Services to the Council in order to ensure that it operates within the legal framework.

Litigation- Manages and undertakes timely presentation of court matters in order to safeguard Council interests.

Prosecution- Oversee timely prosecution of criminal offences pursuant to the Local Government Act and other related legislation in order to enhance compliance.

Deeds Register– Oversee effective maintenance of the Deeds Register in order to facilitate property ownership.

Licensing- Oversee effective issuance of licenses in order to regulate the conduct of business.

INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

Manages internal audit operations to ensure internal controls are adhered to and safeguard Council assets.

Internal audit reports- Oversees timely preparation of internal audit reports in order to facilitate decision making and manages effectively and timely audit assignments to ensure adherence to internal controls.

PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

Undertakes dissemination of information to the public in order to have effective communication between the public and the Council.

Media reports- Undertakes timely the compilation of media and other reports on the operations of the Council in order to inform and educate the Public.

Queries- Undertakes timely and accurately, responses to press and public queries in order to facilitate decision making. To handle any queries in a timely way.

Publications- Undertakes timely the production of news articles in order to disseminate information within and outside the Council.

To inform and educate the public about matters of development in the district.

Press Releases- Undertakes timely sensitization of Council programmes in order to enhance public awareness by informing and educating the public to enhance public awareness about the affairs of the council.

Information Communications Technology (ICT) Unit

The section provides ICT support services to improve operations and service delivery for the Local Authority. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and Administration of Computerized Systems.
• Provide Training for staff.
• Research and Development.
• Disaster Recovery.
• Website Administration.
• Hardware and Software Administration/Management.
• Network Management.