Councillors Want Conditions Of Service Reviewed

Jeffrey Sibisibi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Jeffrey Sibisibi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Councillors are lobbying government to consider approving at least the proposed 75% of benefits that Members of Parliament (MP) enjoy, as their perquisite for local government service.

The president of the Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA), Jeffrey Sibisibi disclosed councillors’ grievances to The Monitor after a countrywide tour of councils following the commencement of his tenure.

Sibisibi was elected the new BALA president in March of this year.

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