The election of ward committee members for Ngwathe’s Ward 12 for the term of office 2016/2021 will take place this afternoon on 15 February during a meeting to be held at 17:30 in the Parys Town Hall. All residents of Ward 12 are welcome to attend and may vote.
A ward committee is the structure that assists the democratically elected representative of a ward in carrying out their mandate. It has no legal persona but serves as an advi-sory committee to support the ward councillor. You now have the opportunity to participate and make a difference in your community by voting.
The nominations for candidates closed yesterday 8 February. The criteria for nominations were:
•Nominees must be registered voters of the ward.
•They should be motivated to work in a voluntary capacity, aiming to improve life for the constituents in the ward.
•A nominee who works for the municipality may not be elected as a ward committee member for the municipality in which he/she is employed.
•If indebted to the municipality or in arrears regarding payments for their service accounts, nominees should, upon appointment, make the necessary arrangements to meet their obligation.
•A nominee may not be elected if convicted of an offence and sent to prison without the option of a fine for a period of not less than 12 months after February 1997.
•A nominee may not be elected if declared of unsound mind by a court.
A nominated person must:
•Be nominated by two community members who are registered voters in the same ward.
•Accept the nomination by signing the nomination form.
•Choose ONLY ONE SECTOR in which they intend to serve.
The sectors are as follows:
Housing, transport, public safety, economic development and finance, infrastructure and services, community development 1: (sports, culture and youth), community development 2: (women, faith-based groups, community-based organisations and GCOs), environment, health, development planning and urban management.
Make sure to attend and vote on 15 February if you are a resident of Ward 12.
