Dr. Didas Massaburi, Chairman of the Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT)
The current constitution has been faulted as undermining local government authorities despite recognising them as vital elements of a decentralised administration.
Chairman of the Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT), Dr. Didas Massaburi, raised the concern late last week during a press briefing on its forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for next month in Tanga.
“We have been working in very difficult conditions for many years, we have our guidelines but we are not guided by the constitution in most of our activities,” he noting that “…although there are chapters in the constitution that talk about local governments, they however do not explain their responsibilities in detail.”
He faulted the Constitution Assembly for not incorporating their recommendations in the second constitution draft.
“…this is not the meaning of democracy,” he lamented.
On the upcoming Annual General Meeting, he said among the scheduled speakers include experts on economic development, social service providers and environmental conservationists.
Dr Massaburi went on to explain that the AGM offers opportunity for the private sector, nongovernmental organisations and public institutions to contact local government executives and leaders on various issues of public interest.
Massaburi took the time thank sponsors of the AGM, including the National Microfinance Bank (NMB) who have donated 150m/- and TBS for donating 10m/-.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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