Ministry of Local Government Conducts Orientation Sessions for All Newly Elected Councils

Belmopan, March 10, 2021. 12:15 p.m. 

On March 3, 2021, nine mayors and their councillors were elected to oversee and govern the development of their respective municipalities across the country. As a result, the newly elected officials must participate in orientation sessions conducted by the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government.

The orientation sessions will introduce the necessary information that the councils will need to work effectively. These sessions entail a review of the relevant legislation, powers and duties of councils, financial management and reporting.

The schedule for the orientation sessions is as follows:

1. Dangriga Town Council – Tuesday, March 9^th – 9:00 a.m.
2. Punta Gorda Town Council – Wednesday, March 10^th – 9:00 a.m.
3. Benque Viejo Town Council – Thursday, March 11^th – 9:00 a.m.
4. San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Council – Friday, March 12^th – 9:00 a.m.
5. Orange Walk Town Council – Tuesday, March 16^th – 9:00 a.m.
6. Corozal Town Council – Wednesday, March 17^th – 9:00 a.m.
7. San Pedro Town Council – Thursday, March 18^th – 9:00 a.m.
8. Belize City Council – Friday, March 19^th – 9:00 a.m.
9. Belmopan City Council – Monday, March 22^nd – 9:00 a.m. The Ministry of Local Government looks forward to collaborating and supporting all Councils in delivering improved services to their respective municipalities.

    

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