To the Nation Assembly Members in the District Assembly have the duty to ensure that policies and programmes implemented at the district level conform to the general development direction of the nation. Assembly Members therefore have the following obligations to perform for the nation: In the discharge of their duties, Assembly Members who are non-partisan, must have due regard for the national interest and the interest of the people in the district they operate, Assembly Members draw attention in general debate to national policies which are relevant to the subject under discussion, Assembly Members educate their community members and create awareness on national policies and issues. They are to be conversant with government policies and programmes and work towards achieving them, An Assembly Member educates the people on their rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities as citizens of the nation. Assembly Members sensitise community members on their responsibilities and obligations in revenue mobilisation and public service delivery, It is the duty of Assembly Members to explain to the people in their communities, government policies and programmes.
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 07:19:53 +0000
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