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According to the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019, a Local Authority is mandated to establish a Ward Development Committee (WDC) in each ward. According to Section 36(8), subsection 2(1) of the Local Government Act fourth Schedule, a member of the Ward Development Committee shall hold office for a term of two and half years and maybe reappointed for one further term of two and a half years on terms and conditions that may be specified in the instrument of appointment.
The purpose for the formation of WDCs, among others, is to firstly create a platform for communities to have a say on how they want their local areas developed; secondly, to initiate development programs in the wards; and lastly to create a link between the communities and the local authority, and the Central Government.
In keeping with Section 37 of the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019, the following are some of the functions of WDCs:
To prepare annual ward development plans. This is done by assessing the total needs of the wards and harmonizing them with the overall government policy on development.
WDCs are responsible for monitoring and evaluation of ward projects; managing and keeping of records or resources allocated to wards.
Also, they identify areas that require capacity building in the ward.
The committee also helps collect revenue, levies and fees on behalf of the Local Authority on appointment by the resolutions of the council, among others.
It is also through the WDCs that the communities have access to, and information on CDF facilities such as Community projects, women and youth empowerment and skills development and secondary school bursaries.
Following the expiry of the tenure of office for the 2021 elected WDCs in Limulunga District, the Local Authority, under the authority of the Council Secretary, conducted zonal elections for WDCs in all 13 wards of the district which commenced on the 28th March 2024 and concluded on the 16th April, 2024.
A team of 20 facilitators from different government institutions were appointed, by the Council Secretary, to facilitate the entire program and ensure a free and fair electoral process.
In light of the above, all the zones in the 13 wards successfully elected zonal representatives who will carry on the mandate to facilitate development in the communities. This was necessitated through the aforementioned free and fair election process.
Issued by:
Ms. Monde P. Namamba
Environmental Planner
Planning Department
Limulunga Town Council,
P.O. Box 910040,
Water Plant Road,
Limulunga , Western Province, Zambia.
Email: limulungacouncil@gmail.com
Cell: +260 979167207
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