MASINDI DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION NON-FUNCTIONAL FOR 2 YEARS, MUNICIPAL COUNCILLORS SEEK FOR EXTERNAL HELP

By Moses Andama

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In Masindi—-

Masindi Municipal Council has resolved to request the Ministry of Public Service to provide an independent service commission from outside Masindi to do recruitments.

Masindi District Service Commission has been non-functional for nearly two years after it was plagued by some issues that rendered it unable to perform its duties, according to Mayor Masindi municipality Kyomuhendo Ronald.

Kyomuhendo said this has significantly impacted the municipality, which has been unable to fill numerous vacant positions, ultimately affecting service delivery.

The mayor explained that despite the district service commission being split, one commission member’s term has expired, making it impossible to conduct recruitments. Furthermore, many schools in the municipality are understaffed, despite available funding for teachers’ salaries.

However, District Chairman Cosmas Byaruhanga disagreed, stating that the municipality lacks the mandate to seek external help, as this responsibility lies with the district council and its executive

Byaruhanga claimed that the district service commission is fully fledged, and the soon-to-expire member will be replaced by the district council.

He acknowledged past challenges with the commission’s chairperson, but stated that the issue has been resolved.