Boards and Commissions are statutory bodies established to carry out functions that fall outside of the normal council business. They are provided for to foster transparency and accountability in the delivery of services to the people. Boards and commissions perform very important functions in the service of the district, many of which have legal implications and if not properly discharged can cause financial loss to the district council. It is important that the members serving in those organs are well versed with their roles. Given that members of these organs change from time to time, it is important that they are provided with opportunities to improve their performances through training and exchange of ideas with their counterparts in other local governments and central government.
Council
The District Council comprises of District Chairperson who is the political Head of the District. 24 members representing 11 sub counties in the District Council; 2 persons with Disabilities (PWDs), 2Youths (08 Women constitute one third of the whole Council as provided under the constitution and CAP 243, LGA)
The District Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU)
It consists of five (5) members nominated by the Chief administrative officer and approved by the permanent secretary MoFPED/ Secretary to the treasury. They hold office for a period of three (3) years and eligible for re-appointment for one more term only. The unit is responsible for awarding of all contracts for the procurement and disposal of goods/ services/ works. In the discharge of its functions, the unit acts in conformity with the standards established by the Public procurement and disposal of public assets authority for procurement of goods, services and works. It is guided by PPDA Act and PPDA regulations and the Local Financial Regulations
District Land Board (DLB)
The DLB has five (5) members as required by the regulations. It was established to handle all issues related to land administration including lease of land to developers. The district land boards were established by the land Act 1998 to hold and in the district which is owned by any person or authority, to facilitate the registration and transfer of interest on land, , to take over the role and exercise the powers of the lesser in case of leases granted by the former controlling authorities, to cause surveys, plans, maps, drawings and estimates to be made through its officers or agents, to compile, maintain and review every year, lists of compensation and deal with all other matters connected with land in the district.
The District Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
The District Public Accounts Committee comprises of 5 members appointed by the Executive. Members of the committee are non-members of a local government council and administration. The role of this Committee is to examine the reports of the Auditor General, District Internal Auditor and any reports of commissions of inquiry. In exercising its role, the committee may require attendance of any Councilor or technical staff to explain matters arising from the reports. The Committee submits its reports to the council and to the Minister for Local Government who in turn submits it to parliament. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for implementing recommendations of the Committee.
District Service Commission (DSC)
The District Service Commission is established with the district wide mandate to recruit, confirm, promote, discipline and fire employees of the district. Members of the DSC are appointed by the Executive with approval of District Council on the recommendation of the District Executive committee and with the approval of the Public Service Commission. Members of the DSC hold offices for a period of five (5) years and are eligible for re-appointment for one more term of office. In the discharge of its duties, the DSC works according to the standards set up by the Public Service commission; and is not subject to the direction and control of any person or authority.
