“You are supposed to honestly fill the
wealth declaration form. Do not cheat because it is a serious assignment
and the ethics commission will make a close follow-up,” Dr Shein said
yesterday at a meeting with staff from the Ministry of State- Regional
Administration, Local Government, and Special department to evaluate its
performance for July/September (quarter) period.
Dr Shein appealed to the public
servants, including leaders to observe the code of ethics and conduct,
alongside land laws to minimise complaints which come as a result of
violation of laws and human rights. “Leaders must act according to the
laws and regulations.
In case of doubt, ask the legal advisor
in your ministry or seek help from the Attorney General’s office,” Dr
Shein said, emphasising on the rule of law and accountability. At the
meeting held in the State House, Regional Commissioners (RCs) from all
five regions of Zanzibar briefed the president about development
programmes as he asked RCs and District Commissioners to work closely in
finding out and solving problems facing people.
The president said that local
authorities (RCs and DCs) act on behalf of the government to oversee
implementation of programmes by individual ministries in the Islands,
“Do not spend much of your time in offices, instead mix-up with people
to find out challenges facing them.”
He also put emphasis on tax collection
and proper expenditure, as he commended the Urban-West Regional
Commissioner for controlling illegal disposal of wastes, car repair
garages, and street beggars in the towns, stray animals, noisy music and
illegal sand digging in the region.
Second Vice President Ambassador Seif
Ali Iddi advised leaders at local level to exhaust efforts in solving
problems in their respective areas before forwarding them to higher
authorities, “because most of the challenges can be solved at district
or regional level.”
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