Councillors Want Conditions Of Service Reviewed
Monday, September 28, 2020
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.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...