Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in possession of Nissan Patrol four-wheel-drive vehicles have been directed to maintain them in good working condition for use by Traditional Councils within their areas.
The directive was issued by the Ministry. The source does not name the Ministry.
In a directive – LINK]dated October 22, the Chief Director, Amin Abdul-Rahaman, said the Minister had instructed the Assemblies to keep the vehicles maintained to facilitate traditional authorities’ official movements and engagements.
“In recognition of the important role of Traditional Councils in local governance, customary administration, dispute resolution, community mobilisation and development, it is imperative that appropriate logistical arrangements are made to facilitate their official movements,” the directive stated.
The Assemblies must set up administrative arrangements for the use of the vehicles for official travel and other authorised engagements, subject to agreed scheduling and accountability procedures. They are also expected to make budgetary and logistical provisions for routine servicing, insurance and other essential operating costs, in line with applicable financial and procurement regulations.
The directive explicitly prohibits the sale or transfer of the vehicles. It states that “no Assembly shall auction, dispose of, transfer or otherwise alienate its existing Nissan Patrol four-wheel-drive vehicles.
It adds that the vehicles “are to be preserved, repaired where necessary and maintained for the intended purpose of facilitating official travel by Traditional Councils”, unless otherwise authorised in writing by the appropriate competent authority under applicable laws and regulations.
The Ministry has directed all MMDAs to give the matter priority and ensure that their administrative, transport and finance units take immediate steps to implement the directive.
“Regional Ministers are requested to monitor compliance by Assemblies within their respective regions,” the letter stated. It said the directive should be treated as urgent and for immediate compliance.
Source: prekehmedia.com – LINK