OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL SECRETARY

Council Secretary

MR Christopher Siasinyanga

Council Secretary

The Council Secretary (CS) serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Council, responsible for steering the organization towards its objectives. The primary purpose of the Office of the Council Secretary is to engage in strategic management, offer guidance, provide astute leadership, and efficiently coordinate all activities undertaken by the Council.

Furthermore, the office plays a crucial role in translating government policies into actionable and tangible programs and projects, ensuring alignment with the National Decentralization Policy.

The Council Secretary is entrusted with the vital task of ensuring the seamless integration of government directives into practical initiatives, while also overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Council for the benefit of the community.

Under the guidance of the CS, Chikankata Town Council strives to be a center of excellence and a model of reference in local government administration and good governance.

UNITS

Legal Section

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The Legal Services Section is a critical support function within Kazungula Town Council, operating under the newly approved council structures to provide professional legal guidance and ensure the council’s decisions, policies, and operations comply with the Laws of Zambia. This section safeguards the legal interests of the council, mitigates legal risks, and upholds statutory and regulatory compliance in the execution of council mandates.

MANDATE AND ROLE

The center order of the Legitimate Administrations Area is to supply sound lawful exhortation and representation to the Committee, guaranteeing that all activities attempted by the neighborhood specialist are steady with existing enactment overseeing nearby government, arrive organization, authorizing, contracts, and open organization. The Segment plays a proactive part in directing administration and committee committees on lawful things to anticipate potential debate, decrease liabilities, and bolster legal decision-making forms.

CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES SECTION

1. Legal Advisory Services

Gives legitimate conclusions and direction to the Board, Administration, and Committee Committees on things relating to administration, statutory commitments, and compliance with national enactment such as the Neighborhood Government Act No. 2 of 2019 and the Urban and Territorial Arranging Act No. 3 of 2015.
Exhorts on the lawful suggestions of committee resolutions, approaches, contracts, and operational exercises.

2. Contract Management

Drafts, audits, and vets all contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Benefit Level Understandings (SLAs), and other lawful reports to secure the interface of the Chamber.
Guarantees that all legally binding courses of action entered into by the Committee are legitimately sound, enforceable, and adjusted with obtainment directions and open segment benchmarks.

3. Arrive and Property Organization Bolster

Forms arrive applications and offers legitimate oversight on things relating to Certificates of Title and Inhabitance Licenses beneath the Urban and Territorial Arranging Act.
Gives legitimate counsel on debate or questions related to arrive residency, property rights, and council-owned properties.

4. Permitting and Administrative Compliance

Oversees the lawful viewpoints of issuing exchanging licenses, trade licenses, and other administrative authorizations allowed by the Chamber.

Guarantees that authorizing forms comply with important legitimate systems which requirement activities are embraced inside the law.